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Korea Won't Send Troops to Hormuz | South Korea News
President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed South Korea’s firm stance: no troops or military hardware will be sent into the Strait of Hormuz, even at U.S. request, to avoid entanglement in war. While debate raged domestically over national interests and alliance ties, Lee emphasized the risks of Korean soldiers under foreign command and the potential perception of direct conflict involvement. He clarified that protection of merchant vessels and shipping routes remains a priority — handled by the Cheonghae Unit against piracy — but this is strictly non-combat, with no intention to deploy forces for…
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