South Korea plans naval expansion nearer Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's defence ministry says it will seek parliamentary approval to extend its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit's operating area to about 650km from the strait. The move follows criticism from Donald Trump over Iran war support.

East Asia & Pacific · South Korea · Iran · Troop movement

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• South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz (The Guardian)

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