Reporters' question: South Korea has announced its intention to send its military forces to the region to carry out certain naval operations, with the aim of helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We would like to know your opinion about this action by South Korea.
Foreign Ministry spokesman: The best assistance is for them to distance themselves from involvement in an issue that is already complex enough. Our relationship with South Korea is a relatively long-standing relationship, and I believe it dates back more than 60 years. This relationship has always been based on mutual respect and interests. We hope that not only South Korea but also other countries will recognize the very destructive and far-reaching consequences of the illegal actions of the United States and Israel, and that they will refrain from movements that can only complicate the situation in our region.