Korean Defense Minister Says He is Reviewing Phased Contributions to Open Strait of Hormuz
It is pretty clear that Korea like all the other international countries are going to delay any military support to opening the Strait of Hormuz as long as possible:
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pose ahead of their talks at the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2026. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Wednesday he has told his U.S. counterpart that Seoul will review making phased contributions to Washington’s initiative in restoring safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking to reporters at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, Ahn said Seoul conveyed to Washington that it would “participate as a responsible member of the international community and review ways to contribute in phases” while sharing details of his discussions with his U.S. counterpart, Pete Hegseth, at the Pentagon earlier this week.
Ahn cited the declaring of support, dispatching personnel, sharing information and providing military assets as possible means of participation.
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