Four More South Korean Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire
Quick Look
- Four additional South Korean-operated vessels have departed the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire, bringing the total to six.
- 26 sailors were aboard, with one ship heading to South Korea.
- 108 South Korean sailors remain in the Persian Gulf.
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Why It Matters
Following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, South Korean vessels are exiting the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement includes a 60-day transit period without fees for vessels.
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Four more South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following last week's ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, bringing the total number of vessels that have left the region to six, the maritime ministry said Wednesday.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the ships safely passed through the strategic waterway and are sailing normally.
A total of 26 South Korean sailors were aboard the vessels, with one vessel bound for South Korea, the ministry said.
With the latest departure, the number of South Korean-linked ships remaining inside the strait has fallen to 18.
Earlier this week, HMM's 16,000-TEU container ship Daon and the very large crude carrier (VLCC) Universal Glory also exited the area.
The ministry said 108 South Korean sailors remain in the Persian Gulf, including 75 aboard South Korean-operated vessels and 33 serving on foreign-flagged ships.
Under the ceasefire agreement reached with Washington, Tehran has agreed to allow vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz without any fees for 60 days following the signing of the interim pact.
Open Questions
- Will the ceasefire hold long-term?
- Are there other factors affecting vessel traffic?
