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POLITICS2d agoUS, 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
CONFLICT5d agoForeign 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
MILITARY6d agoSouth 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]
MILITARYSep 3US looks to warship designs from Japan, South Korea and Turkey, reports sayWashington is considering using Japanese, South Korean or Turkish frigate designs to expand the country’s naval fleet as the American shipbuilding industry struggles to meet demand, according to US media reports. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on August 13 calling for the use of foreign shipbuilding capacity and investment. However, the plan is likely to face strong opposition in Congress. Potential contenders for the US Navy’s new...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSBREAKINGSep 2South Korea KOSPI Plunges Nearly 4 % As Chip Stocks Sink And Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amid Iran FearsSouth Korea's KOSPI index has plunged nearly 4%, driven by sinking chip stocks and a deepening global bond selloff. This market downturn is occurring amidst fears related to Iran.ibtimes.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 1Saudi and South Korean oil tankers hit in Strait of HormuzFinancial Times
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 25U . S . cancels South Korea marine drills over tied up forces in Iran warnbcnews.com · United States
MILITARYAug 24South Korea Discloses US Cancelled Marine Drills in June , Citing Iran War ConstraintsSouth Korea revealed that the US cancelled June marine drills due to constraints related to a potential conflict with Iran.hngn.com · United States
MILITARYAug 24South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran warThe cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 24South Korea says US cut joint marine drill over Iran war constraintsSouth Korea said on Monday that the United States had cancelled a large joint amphibious landing exercise scheduled for next month due to constraints on force availability caused by the war with Iran. The biennial Ssangyong drills involve marine forces from South Korea and the US and are designed to strengthen combined operations, typically involving warships, aircraft and ground forces rehearsing amphibious landings. The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump’s order last week to scale...South China Morning Post
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