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South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft

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South Korea's National ​Security Adviser Wi ‌Sung-lac said on Thursday that ​Seoul was ​still considering various options ⁠regarding a ​possible deployment to ​the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a ​maritime patrol ​aircraft.

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South Korea continues to discuss various options for possible involvement in the Strait of Hormuz region, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft. National Security Adviser Wi Song-lak told a parliamentary hearing that Seoul is in talks with the United States, but a combat deployment is not under consideration. The position is consistent with an earlier statement by President Lee Jae-myeon that South Korea will not send combat forces. Accor…

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South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft

South Korea's National ​Security Adviser Wi ‌Sung-lac said on Thursday that ​Seoul was ​still considering various options ⁠regarding a ​possible deployment to ​the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a ​maritime patrol ​aircraft.

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South Korea is considering sending maritime patrol aircraft to the Strait of Hormuz. National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac stated that discussions with the U.S. are ongoing, but President Lee Jae-myung has ruled out the option of deploying combat troops.

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South Korea still considering sending military forces to the Strait of Hormuz

Seoul was continuing discussions with Washington on possible options, but the possibility of sending combat forces had been ruled out.

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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