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CONFLICTSep 25Why South Korea won’t send military to Strait of HormuzSince the U.S. war against Iran started earlier this year, Washington has pressed its allies in Europe and Asia to “step up” with military aid to help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Despite persistent pressure from both Trump administration officials and President Donald Trump himself, most U.S. allies have remained reluctant. Those who have chosen to provide support have done so largely in an indirect capacity, such as by permitting limited base access. South Korea has been a major target of that pressure. In August, Trump abruptly announced on social media that Washington willResponsible Statecraft
MILITARYSep 22South Korea faces no good choices in sending forces for Trump’s unpopular Iran missionExperts worry that U.S. requests for troop contributions to America's faraway campaigns could leave South Korea exposed when it matters most.Defense News
POLITICSSep 18South Korea’s leader rebuffs Trump over Iran warLee Jae Myung’s comments followed US president Trump’s repeated demand for ‘a little hand’ from South KoreaIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 18South Korea’s president rejects US request for Iran war supportSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has drawn a clear line against any US request for Seoul to join the war against Iran, explicitly ruling out the dispatch of troops or military assets that could involve his country in the conflict. The stance comes amid mounting public opposition to any military deployment and growing pressure from Washington for Seoul to contribute to efforts to secure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Lee’s government faces the difficult task of balancing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18South Korea rules out deploying troops to intervene in the Iran warCorea del Sur reafirma su postura de no intervenir en conflictos externos, asegurando que no enviará tropas a la región del Golfo Pérsico.El presidente Lee Jae Myung enfatiza que solo se realizarán acciones mínimas para proteger rutas comerciales y buques nacionales.Clarín
POLITICSSep 18South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deploymentSouth Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to IranPresident Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.NYT World
POLITICSSep 14US, South Korean officials to broach thorny Hormuz mission at talks this weekThe meeting comes at a tense time in the U.S.-South Korean alliance, with Seoul in no position to turn down a U.S. request for help, according to analysts.Defense News
CONFLICTSep 11Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Iran address the Hormuz situation in a callThe Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Iran discussed the crisis in Hormuz, crucial for energy supply, amid US pressure. Tehran warns of possible repercussions if South Korea intervenes militarily, while Seoul evaluates its participation in the conflict.Clarín
MILITARYSep 10South Korean team for Hormuz assesment returns from UAE amid US pressure for military deploymentaa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSSep 9South Korea in talks with range of countries over practical contribution in Strait of Hormuz : SeoulSouth Korea is engaging in discussions with various countries regarding a practical contribution in the Strait of Hormuz. These talks involve international security and maritime interests.aa.com.tr · Turkey
MILITARYSep 9Caught between US and Iran, South Korea weighs Hormuz roleSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 8South Korea dispatches team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditionsSouth Korea has sent a team to evaluate the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. This action suggests concerns about security and stability in the vital shipping route.arynews.tv · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 8South Korea sends fact-finding team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditionsSouth Korea said on Tuesday it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing no decision had been made about potential troop deployment to the strategic waterway. Traffic through the vital shipping route has been virtually paralysed since the US-Iran war began on February 28, disrupting global energy markets. The South Korean defence ministry said it had “dispatched a fact-finding team to assess conditions on the ground in the Strait of Hormuz”. “The...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 8How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran warAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 7Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of HormuzIran's foreign ministry on Monday warned South Korea against military deployment or involvement in US operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would have "serious consequences". The post Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 5South Korea Reviews Military Options to Enter Strait of HormuzSouth Korea is reportedly reviewing military options regarding entry into the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential strategic military move in a critical international waterway.breitbart.com · United States
CONFLICTSep 4South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of HormuzAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 4South Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz , No deployment decision yetSouth Korea is considering military options concerning the Strait of Hormuz, though no decision for deployment has been made. This indicates strategic planning related to maritime security in a crucial global waterway.pakobserver.net · Pakistan
MILITARYSep 4South Korea weighs ‘contributions’ to Hormuz as US pressure mountsSouth Korea is moving towards the possible deployment of naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz under mounting pressure from Washington, potentially making it one of the first US allies to contribute militarily to the strategically vital waterway, observers have said. The government has reportedly drawn up plans to deploy military assets, including a naval logistics support ship and P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, to the strait. If carried out, the deployment would mark South Korea’s first dispatch...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deploymentThe EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.CNBC
MILITARYSep 4South Korea considers making a 'contribution' to the security of the Strait of HormuzCorea del Sur evalúa su participación en la seguridad del estrecho de Ormuz, clave para el tránsito de hidrocarburos en conflicto.El gobierno surcoreano aún no decide si desplegará fuerzas, mientras EE.UU. busca aliados para enfrentar la amenaza en la región.Clarín
MILITARYSep 4South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment , media reports sayasiaone.com · Singapore
MILITARYSep 4Middle East live: South Korea prepares for military deployment in Strait of HormuzSouth Korea is considering sending military assets to the Strait of Hormuz to support freedom of navigation, local media reported Thursday. An official from the presidential office told reporters on Friday that Seoul was weighing “contributions” to US security efforts in the vital waterway but stressed that no decision had been taken. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.France 24 [en]
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