With the United States and Iran agreeing to a "two-week cease-fire and lifting of the Hormuz blockade," Cheong Wa Dae said on the 8th regarding the passage of Korea's ships in the Strait of Hormuz, "As conditions have been created to resume passage, the government will accelerate consultations with shipping companies and communication with relevant countries so that our ships can resume transit as soon as possible."
Cheong Wa Dae said in a media notice that day, "The Iranian side has said it will resume passage, taking into account coordination with the military and technical constraints," and "We are closely identifying the specific methods and conditions for passage through communication with relevant countries."
It added, "We will also work closely with shipping companies to promptly recheck all matters, including the list of ships required for passage," and "The government will do its best to ensure that Korea's ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible."
Earlier, President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire, saying on Truth Social 88 minutes before the negotiation deadline he set (8 p.m. on the 7th local time, 9 a.m. on the 8th Korea time), "On the condition that Iran agrees to the full, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend bombings and attacks on Iran for two weeks." He added, "This will be a cease-fire that applies to both sides."
President Trump said in particular that he had received a 10-point proposal from Iran and noted, "I believe this will be a workable basis for negotiations." He added, "As president of the United States, representing the countries of the Middle East, I am honored that a long-standing problem is nearing resolution." Iran also accepted the U.S. cease-fire plan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X (formerly Twitter) that day, "For two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible."
According to Iranian state television, the 10 points proposed by Iran included: ▲ complete cessation of war in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen ▲ complete cessation of the war against Iran by the United Kingdom and an end to all conflicts in the region ▲ establishment of protocols and conditions to guarantee freedom of navigation and safety in the Strait of Hormuz ▲ compensation for expense for Iran's reconstruction ▲ a full expression of the United States' will to lift sanctions against Iran ▲ release of Iran's funds and asset frozen by the United States.
It has been 39 days since the war broke out on Feb. 28 that the United States and Iran effectively agreed to a "two-week cease-fire."