South Korea says considering deployment options to Hormuz Strait
South Korea says considering deployment options to Hormuz Strait South Korea's National Security Adviser said on Thursday that Seoul was still considering numerous options regarding a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft. Wi Sung-lac told a parliamentary audit that South Korea is having ongoing talks with the US on possible options, but ruled out a combat deployment, in accordance with President Lee Jae Myung's earlier announcement.