South Korea has announced it will intensify its diplomatic efforts to allow its ships to resume their movement in the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global energy trade.
The South Korean presidency indicated that the government would do "everything possible" to guarantee the passage of cargo ships, relying on the conditions created by the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran.
Seoul plans in particular to strengthen coordination with the countries concerned and to accelerate discussions with shipping companies in order to organize the resumption of traffic as quickly as possible.
The blockade of the strait, caused by the conflict between Washington, Israel, and Tehran, has severely disrupted global energy flows. This strategic waterway usually carries a significant portion of the oil and gas exported from the Gulf.
In this context, South Korea, heavily dependent on energy imports, is seeking to secure its supplies and limit the economic impacts of the crisis.
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