The Foreign Ministry held a video conference on June 19, led by Jeong Kwang-yong, Director General for African and Middle Eastern Affairs, to assess the safety and navigation of South Korean vessels in the Hormuz Strait following recent conflicts in the Middle East.
The meeting included key diplomatic offices such as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, as well as embassies in the United States, Iran, Oman, Japan, Qatar, and Pakistan. Participants discussed the current status of navigation in the Hormuz Strait following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, and exchanged views on ensuring the swift and safe passage of South Korean vessels.
The Foreign Ministry reiterated its commitment to ensuring the freedom of navigation and safety for all vessels in the Hormuz Strait. It emphasized the importance of close communication with South Korean diplomatic missions, relevant government departments, and partner countries to actively support the safe passage of South Korean ships.
The meeting included key diplomatic offices such as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, as well as embassies in the United States, Iran, Oman, Japan, Qatar, and Pakistan. Participants discussed the current status of navigation in the Hormuz Strait following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, and exchanged views on ensuring the swift and safe passage of South Korean vessels.
The Foreign Ministry reiterated its commitment to ensuring the freedom of navigation and safety for all vessels in the Hormuz Strait. It emphasized the importance of close communication with South Korean diplomatic missions, relevant government departments, and partner countries to actively support the safe passage of South Korean ships.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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