South Korea will carefully review Trump's request to send warships to Hormuz

15-03-2026 15:49 HKT

U.S. soldiers watch a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, which is a part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarized zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 14, 2026. (Reuters)

U.S. soldiers watch a U.S.-South Korea joint river-crossing exercise, which is a part of the annual Freedom Shield joint military training, near the demilitarized zone separating South and North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, March 14, 2026. (Reuters)

South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday that it would carefully review U.S. President Donald Trump's calls on allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

"We will communicate closely with the U.S. regarding this matter and make a decision after careful review," the office said in a statement.

(Reuters)

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