Gov't holds meeting on potential evacuation of Korean vessels in Hormuz Strait
Published: 19 Mar. 2026, 09:31
![A cargo ship sails in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates on March 15. [AP/YONHAP]](https://koreaseafood.online/data/photo/2026/03/19/31a8ad51-ca64-43a8-aa40-967c1e5f602e.jpg)
A cargo ship sails in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates on March 15. [AP/YONHAP]
The Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it held an interagency meeting to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and discuss ways to ensure the safety of Korean ships and crew members operating in the area.
In the meeting attended by officials from the oceans and defense ministries, the Coast Guard and diplomatic missions in the Middle East, participants discussed the current situation and support measures for a possible evacuation, the ministry said.
Participants said they will continue to monitor the safety and health of crew members and review possible evacuation plans in the event the situation worsens.
Meanwhile, a ministry official said the government is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and relevant countries, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks that the United States no longer needs assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, Korea, Japan or Australia to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
"While closely monitoring the Middle East political situation and movements of relevant countries, the government is seeking, under comprehensive consideration, ways to protect our nationals and secure the safety of the energy transport route," the official said, saying that Seoul anticipates the swift normalization of the global maritime supply chain.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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