President Lee Jae-myung: “There Will Be No Troop Deployment for Intervention in the Strait of Hormuz War”
On the 18th, President Lee Jae-myung stated his official position regarding the issue of troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. At an event held at the Blue House Guest House, President Lee emphasized, “There will be no troop deployment in the form of direct involvement or intervention in the war.”
As tensions in the Middle East have recently risen, international concern regarding the safety of the Strait of Hormuz has been growing. Accordingly, the South Korean government has been reviewing various measures to protect its citizens and vessels.
While President Lee showed a cautious attitude toward troop deployment, he conveyed that the government is considering measures to ensure the safety of our vessels. In particular, he explained that they are deeply reviewing plans to strengthen the role of the Cheonghae Unit currently in operation.
Moving forward, the government plans to closely monitor the situation in the Middle East and continue diplomatic efforts with the safety of our citizens as the top priority. This announcement was made to address public concerns regarding intervention in the war and to convey the government’s clear position.