Seoul not sending combat troops to the Strait of Hormuz South Korea's national security adviser, Wei Songlak, announced Thursday that Seoul is still considering various options for the possible deployment of troops or equipment to the Strait of Hormuz, including the deployment of a maritime patrol aircraft. During the parliamentary review session, he said that South Korea is still consulting with Washington about possible options, but according to the previous announcement of Lee Jae-myung, that country's president, sending troops to participate in combat operations is ruled out.