The Blue House said that with the suspension of the U.S. Project Freedom, it is unnecessary to consider participation
Regarding the South Korean government's position on the Strait of Hormuz, considering participation in the suspension of Project Freedom is virtually unnecessary The possibility of cooperation in the U.S. Maritime Freedom Initiative will continue to be reviewed, and the investigation into the ship accident will also be monitored
The Blue House said on the 6th that, as the United States decided to temporarily suspend “Project Freedom,” a mission to assist ships escaping through the Strait of Hormuz, there is no longer a need to separately review whether South Korea will participate in the operation.
National Security Advisor Wi Sunglac explained at a briefing that the South Korean government is continuing to review the possibility of cooperation regarding the Maritime Freedom Coalition (MFC) proposed by the United States. He said it is being viewed as a broad initiative for stabilizing the strait and ensuring freedom of navigation, and that the government is also examining readiness posture on the Korean Peninsula and domestic legal procedures.
He also said that, regarding the fire and explosion accident involving the Korean vessel Namuho in the Strait of Hormuz, it is still not certain whether it was hit. The government is watching the investigation results of the vessel being towed and expects that further judgment will be possible within a few days.