Key facts
- South Korea has dispatched an investigation team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The team departed for the United Arab Emirates over the weekend.
- The investigation is in response to repeated calls from the U.S. for Seoul to assist in its efforts against Iran.
- The team is expected to return this week.
South Korea has dispatched an investigation team to assess the situation in the conflict-stricken Strait of Hormuz, the defense ministry announced Tuesday. The team departed for the United Arab Emirates over the weekend and is expected to return as early as this week. This action follows repeated calls from Washington for Seoul to assist its war efforts against Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transportation.