South Korea to review joining US Hormuz operation
A South Korean cargo vessel, HMM Namu, experienced an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with all 24 crew members reported unharmed. South Korea's defence ministry said it would review its position on joining US efforts to guide ships through the strait.
A cargo vessel, HMM Namu, experienced an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The ship, sailing under the flag of Panama, had 24 crew members on board, including six South Korean nationals, all of whom were unharmed. The fire on the vessel was completely extinguished, according to South Korean officials. The incident occurred as the waterway remains effectively blocked since the Mideast war erupted on February 28. South Korea's defence ministry said it would carefully review its position on joining US efforts to guide ships through the strait, considering international law, maritime safety, its alliance with the US, and the security situation on the Korean peninsula. The ministry noted it had been actively participating in international discussions on cooperation to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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