Key facts
- Four additional South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz.
- A total of six South Korean-operated vessels have now exited the Strait of Hormuz.
- The exits occurred following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
- The six vessels carry a total of 26 South Korean sailors.
- The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries confirmed the vessels are sailing normally.
- Two South Korean vessels had previously exited the Strait of Hormuz.
Four more South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz, increasing the total number of ships that have passed through the waterway to six. This development comes in the wake of a reported U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The six vessels collectively carry 26 South Korean sailors. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has confirmed that all sailors are safe and the vessels are sailing normally. This follows an earlier report that two South Korean vessels had already exited the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and tensions in the region have previously led to disruptions and concerns for maritime traffic. The successful passage of these vessels indicates a de-escalation of immediate threats in the area.