WorldSouth Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure

South Korean media reports say Seoul is preparing to seek parliamentary approval for a possible deployment of military assets to the Strait of Hormuz amid pressure from Donald Trump. The presidential office says the reports differ from the facts and that no decision has been made, although discussions on practical contributions to navigation and regional stability are continuing.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-04 07:47Original