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South Korea is preparing to deploy military forces to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure freedom of navigation in the region, according to South Korean media reports citing Reuters.

The deployment is intended to ensure safe passage through one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Seoul aims to complete the deployment by the end of the year.

This move follows statements by US President Donald Trump in August regarding reduced military cooperation with South Korea, raising questions about regional security coordination.

The deployment reflects South Korea’s independent strategic interests in maintaining stability in crucial international waterways and protecting its own maritime commerce.

Source: Walla