South Korea is considering deploying military forces to the region to support the free and safe navigation of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sea-news.az reports citing government and military sources via Reuters, that this information has been released.
According to the report, the deployment of military units to the region is planned to be carried out by the end of the year. In this regard, the Seoul government is currently working on the necessary procedures to obtain parliamentary approval.
South Korean officials have evaluated several options regarding the potential format of the mission. These options include sending a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel, or a mine clearance team to the region.
Nevertheless, the South Korean government has denied reports that a final decision has been made regarding the deployment of military forces to the area.
Official Seoul stated that practical ways to support the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are being discussed. However, no final decision has yet been made regarding the exact composition of the mission or when it will be carried out.
The Strait of Hormuz holds strategic importance for global energy shipments, and ensuring secure navigation here remains one of the critical issues for international maritime transport.
