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Seoul Denies Any Plan to Send Troops to Strait of Hormuz

By 8AM Media

South Korea's government has stated that it currently has no intention of deploying troops to the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by Al Jazeera published Wednesday, September 9, officials from Seoul and France held discussions concerning security and freedom of navigation in the strait. South Korean authorities clarified that these talks should not be interpreted as a decision to send military forces to the area. The discussions come amid growing concern over rising tensions in the region and the potential for disruptions to maritime shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.