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Seoul Caught Between Iran and U.S. Pressure | South Korea News
South Korea faces a high-stakes diplomatic tightrope as it weighs U.S. pressure to help secure the Strait of Hormuz against Iran’s red line: any South Korean military involvement, even non-combat, is seen as an act of war. With President Trump urging allies to step up and Washington offering no clear guidance on acceptable contributions, Seoul is exploring options like a search and rescue unit while carefully avoiding actions that could jeopardize its own defense posture or regional standing. The stakes are rising as Seoul tries to navigate between American demands and Iranian threats without…
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