The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on the 19th that it held a videoconference chaired by Jeong Gwang-yong, director-general for African and Middle Eastern affairs, with related ministries and overseas missions to review the operating status and safety measures for Korea's ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the Embassy in the United States, the Embassy in Iran, the Embassy in Oman, the Embassy in Japan, the Embassy in Qatar, the Embassy in Pakistan, and others.
Participants shared the transit situation in the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of an end-of-war memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, and discussed ways to support Korean ships so they can pass through the strait quickly and safely.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its position that the freedom of navigation and safety of all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured as soon as possible. It also said it plans to work closely with overseas missions, related ministries, and relevant countries to support the safe passage of Korea's ships.