Seoul weighs options after Trump curtails joint drills, blasting lack of Iran cooperation

A senior official from South Korea’s presidential office said the government is considering various options in the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by Yosuke Onchi)
ERIKA KOBAYASHI
September 4, 2026 23:46 JST
SEOUL — South Korea is considering military contributions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, including sending a ship, a senior official in the presidential office told reporters Friday, adding that nothing has been decided.