Seoul: Two South Korean-operated vessels have successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz following a recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that facilitated the reopening of this key maritime route, according to the maritime ministry on Monday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that the vessels are navigating normally after traversing the strait, although they have not completely left the high-risk zone. The ministry confirmed that no South Korean crew members are aboard these vessels, and they are not destined for South Korea. Further specifics were withheld due to safety concerns.
The ceasefire agreement, established with Washington, includes a provision where Tehran permits vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without any charges for a 60-day period post-agreement signing.
Following the departure of the two vessels, the number of South Korean-linked ships still within the strait stands at 22. The ministry noted that 135 South Korean sailors remain in the Persian Gulf, with 102 on South Korean-operated vessels and 33 on ships under foreign flags.
Source: Yonhap News Agency