Most South Korean ships leave Hormuz Strait after conflict

Most South Korean ships have successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that had become a bottleneck due to the conflict between the United States and Iran. As of June 28, only three vessels remained within the strait, a significant reduction from the 26 Korean ships that were present when the strait was initially blockaded in March.

This departure marks the successful navigation of nearly all Korean vessels after being stranded for four months. The maritime ministry stated that all ships planned for passage by Korean shipping companies have now cleared the strait, excluding those with special circumstances. This swift exit has been noted as relatively quick compared to other nations' ships.

Currently, 43 Korean sailors remain in the region, with 13 aboard Korean vessels and 30 on foreign ships. One of the remaining ships is undergoing repairs in Dubai after being attacked early last month. The exodus of vessels from the Strait of Hormuz has been ongoing since the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding on ending hostilities on June 17.

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All ships planned for passage by our shipping companies have exited the strait.