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Iranian Ambassador to Korea Saeed Koozechi arrives at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul on May 27, after being summoned by the Korean government. This follows Seoul's official announcement earlier that day, concluding that the weapon used to strike the container vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4 was highly likely an Iranian-developed Noor-class anti-ship cruise missile. [NEWS1]

Seoul concludes that Iranian-made missiles hit HMM Namu, summons Tehran's top envoy

The Korean government on Wednesday concluded that it was highly likely that Iranian-made anti-ship missiles struck the container ship HMM Namu near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month.

2026.5.27

A hull damage is seen on a port side of HMM Namu in the photo. [MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS]

Iran most likely perpetrator of attack on Korean ship near Hormuz Strait, says Foreign Ministry

Korea's Foreign Ministry on Thursday assessed Iran as the most likely actor behind the May 4 attack on the HMM Namu, a vessel operated by Korean shipping company HMM, marking the government's clearest attribution to date.

2026.5.14

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Korea-operated cargo vessel Namu is seen damaged in a photo provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [NEWS1]

Korea yet to identify type of airborne objects that struck Korean vessel near Strait of Hormuz

Korea has yet to identify the type of airborne objects that struck a Korean-operated vessel near the Strait of Hormuz last week, according to the Blue House on Tuesday.

2026.5.12

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac speaks during a press briefing at the Blue House in central Seoul on May 11. [NEWS1]

Blue House condemns strike on cargo vessel but cautious on naming attacker

The Blue House on Monday condemned what it called an “unjustifiable and intolerable” attack on the Korean-operated cargo vessel HMM Namu after an investigation found the vessel was struck near the Strait of Hormuz.

2026.5.11

The hull damage on a port side of the Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu [MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS]

HMM Namu set to undergo extensive repairs following attack near Strait of Hormuz

HMM’s cargo vessel Namu is set to undergo extensive repairs following an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, but the cost and time required for the ship to become seaworthy remain unclear.

2026.5.11

Iranian Ambassador to Korea Saeed Koozechi leaves the government complex in central Seoul on May 10 after being called by Foreign Ministry to be briefed on the results of the investigation into the explosion aboard the HMM Namu near the Strait of Hormuz. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.5.10

The Panama-flagged bulk carrier HMM Namu is seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China on Jan. 5. The vessel is operated by Korean shipper HMM. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Tag: namu

namu

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Seoul concludes that Iranian-made missiles hit HMM Namu, summons Tehran's top envoy

Iran most likely perpetrator of attack on Korean ship near Hormuz Strait, says Foreign Ministry

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