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South Korea and France discuss Hormuz security
The meeting between South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris discussed efforts to cooperate on security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions in the Gulf region and their impact on global energy trade. South Korea confirmed that the discussions focused on options for its contribution to international efforts to safeguard navigation, without making any decision to deploy military forces. Seoul's economy relies heavily on oil passing through the Strait; last year, approximately 61% of its oil imports came via the Strait of Hormuz. Internal reviews are currently underway in Seoul regarding the nature of its potential role, emphasizing that any deployment of foreign forces would require parliamentary approval. Meanwhile, Iran continues to pressure Seoul through diplomacy, warning of the consequences of any military involvement.
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