Media: Over 180 South Korean Crew Members and 26 South Korean Vessels Trapped in the Strait of Hormuz
According to a report by Yonhap News Agency citing the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, over 180 South Korean crew members and 26 South Korean vessels are currently trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to the escalating situation in the Middle East.
Yonhap reported: "According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, there are 186 South Korean crew members stranded in the Strait of Hormuz area due to the intensified military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran."
It is reported that the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries held a situation assessment meeting chaired by Deputy Minister Kim Sung-bum on Wednesday. According to the department's data, there are still 26 South Korean vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with 597 crew members on board, including 144 South Korean citizens.
The South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries further clarified that another 42 South Korean crew members are working on foreign-registered ships. Thus, the total number of South Koreans stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has reached 186.
Previously, Iran announced a ban on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz against the backdrop of its conflict with the United States and Israel.
On February 28, the United States and Israel began attacking targets inside Iran, including Tehran. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes on Israeli territory and U.S. military targets in the Middle East. Several countries have closed or restricted their airspace due to the escalated situation, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has practically come to a standstill.
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