Assembly speaker urges diplomatic efforts to ensure safe return of S. Korean vessels from Hormuz Strait (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean officials are pushing for diplomatic solutions to secure the return of vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire.

• National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik urged diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe return of 24 South Korean vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Cho called for protecting South Korea's national interests during follow-up measures after the US-Iran ceasefire.
• South Korea's foreign ministry is consulting with the US, Iran, and others about navigation through the strait.