Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been virtually paralysed since the US-Iran war began on Feb 28, disrupting global energy markets. (AFP pic) SEOUL: South Korea said Tuesday it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing no decision had been made a»»»

Asia Asia South Korea said it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, but stressed that no decision had been made about potential troop deployment to the strategic waterway. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Sep 6, 2026. (Photo: Reut»»»

Sept 8 - South Korea has sent an inspection team to assess the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz but no decision has been taken on sending troops, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The announcement follows a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump in August to scale back U.S.-South Kor»»»

SEOUL, Sept 8, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea said 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 paral»»»