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(서울=뉴스1) 이종덕 기자 = 시민단체와 종교계 정당 대표자들이 9일 서울 종로구 세종문화회관 계단에서 기자회견을 열고 호르무즈 파병반대를 외치고 있다. 참석자들은 1분 릴레이 발언을 통해 호르무즈 파병의 부당성을 주장했다. 2026.9.9/뉴스1

Koreans oppose Hormuz deployment, but those in 20s less resistant: Polls

Surveys showed broad overall opposition to Seoul sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz, but one poll found support for deployment among 20-somethings was nearly double those who opposed it.

2026.9.13

Foreign Minister, Iranian counterpart discuss Middle East as Seoul mulls Hormuz deployment review

In the call at Seyed Abbas Araghchi’s request, Cho Hyun stressed that Korea hopes for lasting peace and stability in the region.

2026.9.11

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Blue House probes ministries over Hormuz deployment leak

The presidential office is investigating leaked details of possible support for Strait of Hormuz security while insisting no deployment decision has been made.

2026.9.11

From left: National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac; Unification Minister Chung Dong-young; and National Intelligence Service Director Lee Jong-seok

Three men shaped Korea's decision to deploy troops to Iraq. 23 years later, they're doing the same for Hormuz.

The national security adviser, the National Intelligence Service director and unification minister are set to advise President Lee Jae Myung on sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz.

2026.9.8

Iran warns Korea of 'serious consequences' over possible Strait of Hormuz deployment

Tehran says any Korean military role in the strategic waterway would be seen as direct support for U.S. aggression.

2026.9.7

DP's Park Jie-won breaks ranks to back Hormuz deployment

A Democratic Party lawmaker says a noncombat deployment may be unavoidable to protect Korean ships and manage ties with Washington.

2026.9.7

U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Morristown Airport on Sept. 4 in Morristown in New Jersey.

Two wars, one uneasy ally: Trump increases pressure on Seoul to contribute in Iran, Ukraine

Washington's public displeasure about Seoul's lack of involvement in Hormuz and Kyiv has put it in an awkward position between prioritizing its own security and keeping its ally on its side.

2026.9.7

Bipartisan cooperation needed on Hormuz deployment (KOR)

Korea must weigh alliance demands, energy security and troop safety as political opposition to a Strait of Hormuz deployment grows.

2026.9.7

From Iraq to Hormuz: Korea faces tougher calculus over U.S. deployment request

While there are similarities between the 2003 deployment and any such move now, the stakes are higher for the current government.

2026.9.7

Bipartisan cooperation needed on Hormuz deployment

Korea must weigh alliance demands, energy security and troop safety as political opposition to a Strait of Hormuz deployment grows.

2026.9.6

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IRAN

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Koreans oppose Hormuz deployment, but those in 20s less resistant: Polls

Foreign Minister, Iranian counterpart discuss Middle East as Seoul mulls Hormuz deployment review

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Blue House probes ministries over Hormuz deployment leak

Three men shaped Korea's decision to deploy troops to Iraq. 23 years later, they're doing the same for Hormuz.

Iran warns Korea of 'serious consequences' over possible Strait of Hormuz deployment

DP's Park Jie-won breaks ranks to back Hormuz deployment

Two wars, one uneasy ally: Trump increases pressure on Seoul to contribute in Iran, Ukraine

Bipartisan cooperation needed on Hormuz deployment (KOR)

From Iraq to Hormuz: Korea faces tougher calculus over U.S. deployment request

Bipartisan cooperation needed on Hormuz deployment