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Second Korean oil tanker passes through Red Sea amid ongoing blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Another Korean oil tanker that had been stranded in the Middle East following the war between the United States and Iran has passed through the Red Sea. It is the second such case since mid-April.

2026-05-03

Foreign Minister calls for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz during discussion with Iranian counterpart

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Saturday and called for the resumption of safe navigation of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign ministry said.

2026-05-03

Seoul in 'consultations' with Tehran over Korean vessels stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Korea is actively seeking ways to resolve the issue of its ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, including consultations with Iran, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.

2026-04-29

Gov't and logistics industry move to buoy small, midsize Korean exporters amid war

Government and logistics industry are moving to support small and midsize Korean exporters as shipping and air cargo costs surge in the wake of the Middle East war.

2026-04-26

Defense secretary says 'time for free riding is over' in call for allies to get involved in Hormuz

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated the need for Asian and European allies to play a role in securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Friday, saying "the time for free riding is over."

2026-04-25

Korea explores options to bolster stability in the Strait of Hormuz: Official

Korea is considering various options, including playing diplomatic, humanitarian or military roles, to contribute to international efforts to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior foreign ministry official said Tuesday.

2026-04-21

First oil tanker to pass through Strait of Hormuz since outbreak of Iran war to arrive in May

An oil tanker is expected to arrive in Korea early next month after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first shipment to the country by an oil tanker passing through Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war.

2026-04-20

Korean oil tanker exits Hormuz heading to Hyundai Oilbank, data shows

An oil tanker is heading to discharge its cargo at Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed.

2026-04-20

Seoul mulls joining naval coalition to keep Hormuz open after war

Seoul could deploy an existing antipiracy unit in the Middle East to join a multinational naval coalition to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once the Iran war ends, according to government sources.

2026-04-20

Korean oil tanker clears Red Sea in first since Hormuz blockade

A Korean ship carrying crude oil safely passed through the Red Sea, the country’s first successful use of the bypass route to the effectively blockaded Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Friday.

2026-04-17