South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-says-considering-deployment-options-to-strait-of-hormuz-including-aircraftContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. South Korea considers deploying to Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-says-considering-deployment-options-to-strait-of-hormuz-including-aircrafthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-says-considering-deployment-options-to-strait-of-hormuz-including-aircraft#u169231Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:06:45 +0000South Korea is weighing options to deploy military assets, including aircraft, to the Strait of Hormuz. The country's National Security Adviser, Wi Sung-lac, stated that various deployment options are being considered. This comes amid rising tensions in the region, particularly between Iran and the US. South Korea has an existing naval unit, the Cheonghae Unit, which is currently operating in the Gulf of Aden.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, and any military deployment there could have significant implications for regional and global secu