Two South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following a recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The vessels are sailing normally, and no South Korean crew members are on board.
The passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, is a key indicator of regional stability and the effectiveness of diplomatic agreements between major powers and regional actors.
Two South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following a recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries confirmed that the vessels are sailing normally, though they have not yet fully cleared the high-risk area of the passage.
Under the terms of the agreement, Iran has committed to allowing vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz without fees for a period of 60 days. This development has led to a reduction in the number of South Korean-linked ships within the strait, now standing at 22.
The ministry also stated that there are no South Korean crew members on board the two vessels that passed through, and they are not en route to South Korea. Further details were withheld due to safety concerns. In total, 135 South Korean sailors remain in the Persian Gulf, with 102 serving on South Korean-operated vessels and 33 on foreign-flagged ships.