South Korea extends anti-piracy patrols toward Strait of Hormuz, adds Oman air patrol

Seoul plans to extend naval anti-piracy operations closer to the Strait of Hormuz and deploy a patrol aircraft off Oman, citing pirates moving further from the Somali coast. The move expands South Korea's military footprint in a critical maritime chokepoint while explicitly avoiding involvement in the Iran conflict. This signals a regional security posture shift and could affect shipping risk perceptions in the area.

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