Key facts
- President Lee Jae Myung announced the departure of South Korean vessels from the Strait of Hormuz.
- The departure is attributed to the U.S.-Iran conflict.
- All but two South Korean vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz.
President Lee Jae Myung announced that all but two South Korean vessels have departed the Strait of Hormuz due to the U.S.-Iran war. The move highlights the heightened regional tensions and potential risks to maritime traffic in the vital waterway.