Five more South Korean ships exit Strait of Hormuz; 13 remain

Five more South Korean-affiliated ships have successfully navigated out of the Strait of Hormuz, a ministry official confirmed on Monday. This development reduces the number of South Korean vessels waiting within the strait to 13.

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Five South Korean-operated ships that were waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz have passed through the strait and are sailing normally.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries stated that the five ships, operated by South Korean companies, are now sailing normally. To ensure the safety of the crew and shipping companies, the ministry opted not to release specific details regarding the vessels' routes, companies, or names.

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Currently, there are 13 of our ships waiting inside the strait.

Currently, 87 South Korean sailors are on board the remaining ships within the strait. The ministry indicated that preparations are underway for these vessels to resume passage, with the exception of one ship undergoing repairs. These preparations are being coordinated with relevant countries and according to the companies' own plans.

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A total of 87 South Korean sailors are on board our ships, 54, and 33 on foreign ships.