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South Korea Considers Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz

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South Korea Considers Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz

Government plans deployment of naval logistics support ship and patrol aircraft at US request

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South Korea is considering deploying military assets, including a naval logistics support ship and maritime patrol aircraft, to the Strait of Hormuz at the United States' request, pending National Assembly approval.

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South Korea last dispatched troops overseas at US request 22 years ago with the Zaytun Division to Iraq in 2004.

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The government has reportedly drawn up plans to deploy military assets, including a naval logistics support ship and P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, to the strait.

If carried out, the deployment would mark South Korea’s first dispatch of troops overseas at the United States’ request in 22 years, since the Zaytun Division was sent to Iraq in 2004.

The Chosun newspaper, citing an official at the presidential office Cheongwadae, reported on Friday that Seoul was considering the deployment, which would require approval from the National Assembly.

“We have repeatedly discussed ways to make substantial contributions to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and in fact, such contributions would include military involvement.”

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National Assembly will review deployment approval.
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