Seoul considers sending naval patrol planes to Strait of Hormuz South Korea is considering several options for a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a naval patrol plane, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Thursday. Speaking during a parliamentary review, Wei said Seoul was continuing talks with Washington about possible steps but ruled out deploying combat troops, in line with an earlier announcement by President Lee Jae-myung.

Seoul considers sending naval patrol planes to Strait of Hormuz South Korea is considering several options for a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a naval patrol plane, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Thursday. Speaking during a parliamentary review, Wei said Seoul was continuing talks with Washington about possible steps but ruled out deploying combat troops, in line with an earlier announcement by President Lee Jae-myung.