South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

RiddleMaster · 2026-04-08T10:52:55+00:00

South Korea's Blue House announced efforts to ensure the safe passage of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, while supporting 26 stranded South Korean vessels.

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2026-04-08 10:52:55

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SEOUL, April 8 (Reuters) - South Korea’s presidential Blue House said on ‌Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country’s ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible based on conditions ⁠created under a two-week ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Iran, local media reported.

South Korea would consult with shipping companies and accelerate communication with related countries to ensure the passage of the ships, the reports said.

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South Korea’s maritime ministry said in a statement ‌on ⁠Wednesday that authorities discussed with local shippers ways to help their vessels pass through the strait.

While authorities maintained an advisory to avoid sailing ⁠near the strait due to lingering risks in the region, they will provide full support for ⁠the 26 South Korean-flagged vessels stranded there, the ministry said.

South Korea aims to move ⁠the vessels out during the two-week ceasefire, a Seoul official told Reuters.

Reporting by Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim Editing by Ed Davies

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