The presidential office said on Friday Seoul is evaluating a range of options, including military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and denied media reports that it has decided to deploy forces. A presidential official said "no decision has been made", adding Seoul must consider domestic legal procedures, operational readiness and parliamentary approval. South Korea's Lee may raise the issue with France's Macron at a meeting next week.

2026-09-04

The presidential office said on Friday Seoul is evaluating a range of options, including military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and denied media reports that it has decided to deploy forces. A presidential official said "no decision has been made", adding Seoul must consider domestic legal procedures, operational readiness and parliamentary approval. South Korea's Lee may raise the issue with France's Macron at a meeting next week.