South Korea Prepares for Military Deployment in the Strait of Hormuz South Korea is reportedly preparing to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could see Seoul's involvement in a highly contested region.
According to government and military sources, South Korea is considering contributing to freedom of navigation in the strait by dispatching a maritime patrol aircraft, logistics support vessel, or mine detection and clearance unit.
The Blue House has downplayed the reports, saying they are "different from the facts.