Troop Move to Hormuz Under Review | South Korea News

South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

Tensions rise as South Korea’s presidential office investigates leaks about potential troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz—no final decision made, but internal probes include phone checks. Rumors sparked in early September after Defense Ministry’s vague response fueled speculation. President Lee Jae Myung stepped in to clarify: no progress on sending troops, calling it a tough call. Officials say the real discussion centers on non-combat support—not frontline combat. Behind the scenes, working-level talks continue, weighing options like surveillance flights and mine-clearing over…