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thehindu.comworld39 days agoUpdated
Two Unidentified Objects Strike HMM Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, South Korea Reports
Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac outlined Seoul’s position days after an apparent strike on a South Korean-operated vessel. The UK and France chaired a meeting of 44 nations on an international security framework for the waterway, which has…
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thehindu.comworld40 days ago
South Korea to Analyze Debris from Objects That Struck Its Ship in Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said debris recovered from two unidentified flying objects that struck the Panama-flagged cargo vessel HMM Namu last week will arrive soon for analysis. A South Korean government investigation concluded the strike caused a 7-meter-wide hull rupture, expl…
koreatimes.co.krworld42 days ago
South Korea Reviews Maritime Security Options After Probe into Damage to HMM Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Cheong Wa Dae convened a working-level National Security Council meeting on May 10, 2026, days after a government team concluded that two unidentified flying objects struck a South Korean-operated ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The foreign ministry said responsibility for the expl…
winnipegfreepress.comworld42 days ago
Drone Strikes South Korean HMM Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
A South Korean investigation team determined that two unidentified airborne objects hit the Panama-flagged cargo vessel on May 4, causing an explosion, fire and severe engine room damage. No crew members were injured. The findings come amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran that…
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koreatimes.co.krworld42 days ago
South Korean Activist Travels to Gaza Despite Government Travel Ban
A South Korean activist departed for the Gaza Strip on Friday aboard a humanitarian flotilla, officials said. The trip marks the second such incident this year in violation of a government ban on travel to the territory. Officials stated the foreign ministry plans to take measure…
rferl.orgworld46 days ago
South Korea's Foreign Minister Details Foreign Policy Focus on US Alliance, Regional Ties, and Defense Enhancements
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun affirmed the U.S. alliance as the foundation of its foreign and security policy in a May 6, 2026, speech. He addressed recent speculations and outlined efforts to enhance defense capabilities and trilateral cooperation. The remarks come ami…
koreaherald.comfinance50 days agoUpdated
Syrian Foreign Minister to Visit Cairo; South Korea Calls for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
Syria's foreign minister is set to visit Cairo tomorrow to meet his Egyptian counterpart, according to reports. Separately, South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun discussed safe vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a pho…
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