South Korea Welcomes U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement, Significance for Hormuz Strait

South Korea's Blue House expressed its support on June 15 for the recently reached peace agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it a "welcome development and a positive step forward."

A senior official from the Blue House held a briefing in Vatican City, stating, "There have been various discussions regarding a ceasefire, and the process has seen many ups and downs, but it appears that an agreement has finally been reached." President Lee Jae-myung is currently on an official visit to the Vatican following stops in Belgium and Italy.

The official emphasized, "The fact that the agreement includes the opening of the Hormuz Strait is particularly significant for us."

However, the official cautioned, "We need to observe how the agreement is implemented. While we are hopeful, we must also consider whether the Hormuz Strait will open in the short term."

The official added, "The discussions surrounding nuclear issues in subsequent agreements could also impact the ceasefire, and we are monitoring that closely."

On June 14, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran had finally been reached, stating, "We fully approve the toll-free opening of the Hormuz Strait and simultaneously authorize the immediate lifting of the U.S. Navy's maritime blockade." The formal signing of the agreement is scheduled to take place on June 19 in Switzerland.