Seoul: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back stated Wednesday he has informed his U.S. counterpart that Seoul will consider making phased contributions to the U.S. initiative in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Ahn's comments were made during discussions with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon earlier this week. The talks focused on the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz and the potential roles that South Korea could play in supporting the U.S. initiative.