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South Korea Draws Line in Hormuz | South Korea News
South Korea is drawing a firm red line: no combat troops will be sent to the Strait of Hormuz, even as U.S. pressure mounts. President Lee Jae Myung insists on protecting vital shipping lanes and oil routes without risking soldiers in foreign conflicts. While open to non-combat security measures — like adjusting the Cheonghae Unit’s mission — he rejects deploying troops or placing them under foreign command. South Korean vessels may now consider the Red Sea route as a strategic alternative. Economically, Lee seeks to safeguard crude oil flows despite risks. Diplomatically, he’s balancing U.S…
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