South Korea's National Security Adviser Wei Songlak announced on Thursday, October 29 that Seoul is still considering various options for sending troops or equipment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending naval patrol aircraft. According to Reuters, Wei Songlak announced during the parliamentary review session that South Korea will continue to discuss with Washington about possible options, but sending troops to participate in combat operations is ruled out. This decision was made within the previous position of Lee Jae-myung, the president of South Korea.

South Korea's National Security Adviser Wei Songlak announced on Thursday, October 29 that Seoul is still considering various options for sending troops or equipment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending naval patrol aircraft. According to Reuters, Wei Songlak announced during the parliamentary review session that South Korea will continue to discuss with Washington about possible options, but sending troops to participate in combat operations is ruled out. This decision was made within the previous position of Lee Jae-myung, the president of South Korea.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, in a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday, September 18, emphasized Seoul's willingness to participate in international efforts to restore free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has asked China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain to send their warships to the Strait of Hormuz to ensure global trade security.