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UAE minister urges end to disruptions in Hormuz shipping lanes

UAE Minister Al Hajeri urged an end to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, condemning attacks on shipping and reaffirming commitment to maritime security.

2026-05-13

Security chief says Seoul is reviewing 'levels of military roles' in U.S.-led Hormuz initiatives

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Wednesday that South Korea is considering U.S.-led initiatives to enable safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and reviewing "various levels of military roles."

2026-05-13

Korean-managed tanker slips through Strait of Hormuz with 2 million barrels of crude: Report

A Korean-managed supertanker slipped through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system switched off while carrying 2 million barrels of crude, Reuters reported Monday.

2026-05-12

Seoul to join defense ministers' meeting on Hormuz after Namu explosion

Korea will participate in a multinational defense ministerial meeting on the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, officials said, as Seoul weighs its response following the recent attack on a Korean-operated cargo vessel in the strategic waterway.

2026-05-12

Debris from HMM Namu attack to arrive in Seoul soon for analysis: Foreign minister

Engine debris from “unidentified airborne objects” that struck a Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last week will soon arrive in Seoul for in-depth analysis, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Tuesday.

2026-05-12

Foreign Ministry takes lead on Namu response as maritime incident becomes diplomatic crisis

Seoul has shifted authority over its response to the attack on the HMM Namu from its maritime agency to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an indication that the government views the incident as a diplomatic crisis rather than a maritime accident.

2026-05-11

Foreign Ministry seeks additional review of strike on Korean vessel near Hormuz

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday a closer examination is needed regarding a recent strike on a Korean vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, as the government has yet to determine who was responsible for the incident.

2026-05-11

Main opposition party criticizes gov't over response to HMM Namu Hormuz attack

The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday criticized the government for downplaying a strike on a Korean-operated cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and refraining from describing it as an Iranian attack.

2026-05-11

Korean Foreign Ministry says 'external strike' caused HMM vessel explosion near Strait of Hormuz, explains result to Iranian envoy

A Korean investigation team concluded that an "external strike" caused the explosion aboard a Korean-operated vessel near the Strait of Hormuz last week, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday, though the perpetrator has yet to be identified.

2026-05-10

HMM Namu explosion investigation finds ship hit by 'airborne object'

The HMM Namu anchored near the Strait of Hormuz was hit by "unidentified airborne object" that struck the vessel’s stern on May 4, according to government officials on Sunday.

2026-05-10