Seoul has noted Trump's remarks about support in Iran war, Foreign Ministry says
Published: 07 Apr. 2026, 21:01
![Park Il, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks during a regular press briefing at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul on April 7. [YONHAP]](https://koreaseafood.online/data/photo/2026/04/07/64384099-5518-4f95-94b3-b31d1e8c98e2.jpg)
Park Il, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks during a regular press briefing at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul on April 7. [YONHAP]
Korea has taken note of remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that Seoul is not doing enough to support U.S. efforts in its war against Iran, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.
Trump has criticized Korea, Japan and European allies for not helping the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, such as by sending warships to escort commercial ships through the waterway, amid the conflict in the Middle East.
"We have been paying close attention to President Trump's repeated remarks," Park Il, foreign ministry spokesperson, said in a press briefing.
“The government will carefully review the matter and make a judgment in close coordination with the United States," he said.
Seoul reportedly reached out to Washington to clarify Trump's recent remarks, and was told they were not directed specifically at Korea but rather reflected broader disappointment that U.S. allies did not respond to his calls for assistance.
Both sides share the view that Trump's comments would have no impact on the bilateral alliance, including efforts to implement trade and security commitments as agreed under the joint summit agreements, sources familiar with the matter said.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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