Two South Korean Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire
Quick Look
- Two South Korean-operated vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire, according to the maritime ministry.
- No South Korean crew are on board, and the vessels are not headed for South Korea.
- The number of South Korean-linked ships in the strait is now 22.
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Why It Matters
Two South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The agreement allows vessels to transit the strait without fees for 60 days.
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following last week's ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that reopened the strategic waterway, the maritime ministry said Monday.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the vessels are sailing normally after passing through the strait, but they have yet to completely leave the high-risk part of the passage.
No South Korean crew members are on board the vessels, and they are not bound for South Korea, the ministry said, declining to disclose further details due to safety concerns.
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 deal.
With the departure of the two vessels, the number of South Korean-linked ships remaining in the strait has fallen to 22.
The ministry said 135 South Korean sailors remain in the Persian Gulf, including 102 aboard South Korean-operated vessels and 33 serving on foreign-flagged ships.
Open Questions
- Why were the vessels in the Strait of Hormuz?
- What are the specific safety concerns?
- What is the nature of the ceasefire agreement?
