# South Korea rules out military deployment to the Middle East

https://mins.news/en/video/64292

- CNA, 2026-09-18 13:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuH42LAkN1U

> President Lee Jae Myung says South Korea will not become militarily involved in the Middle East conflict, although it may expand its naval role in protecting ships and vital oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. He also addressed ties with the United States and North Korea amid public dissatisfaction with his administration.

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