South Korea Considers Phased Support for Hormuz Shipping Security

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) shakes hands with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back at the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov. 4, 2025. South Korea Defense Ministry via APSouth Korea is considering gradual support for international efforts to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on May 13.Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Ahn said he discussed Seoul’s position during a May 11 meeting with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.