South Korea's decision to send naval forces near the Strait of Hormuz The Ministry of Defense of South Korea has announced that it will expand the scope of activity of the "Chungea" anti-piracy unit to the waters south of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz and will send equipment such as a maritime patrol plane and an explosives disposal team to this area. The move, which Seoul claims is not combative, and its forces operate independently of allies. safety.