▲ Strait of Hormuz
Two South Korean vessels, which had been stranded due to the war in the Middle East, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and are currently sailing toward a third country.
This marks the first time South Korean ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire agreement.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries stated today (June 22) that "two vessels operated by South Korean shipping companies, which had been waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz, have passed through the strait and are now sailing normally."
The ministry added, "There are no South Korean crew members on board these ships, and their destination is not South Korea."
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is not disclosing specific details such as the names of the shipping companies, the names of the vessels, or the charterers, citing concerns for the safety of the crew and the companies.
With the departure of these vessels, the number of South Korean ships waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz has decreased to 22.
Previously, an HMM crude oil tanker and an SK Shipping liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier passed through the Strait of Hormuz on May 20 and June 11, respectively.
(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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