PoliticsSouth Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung said Seoul would not deploy forces or military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw it into the Iran conflict, resisting Donald Trump’s calls for support. He said the government was considering a limited role in protecting commercial shipping and people, while continuing efforts to enable US-North Korea talks.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-18 05:54Original