Event Brief
South Korea backs free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET
Summary: South Korea joined a joint statement supporting restoration of normal operations through the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: South Korea and leaders from 26 countries
WHAT: Issued a joint statement supporting free navigation and restoration of normal operations through the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To support restoration of normal operations through the Strait of Hormuz
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