South Korea rules out Hormuz deployment; Trump seeks clear North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated Seoul will not develop forces in the Strait of Hormuz and will not intervene in the conflict there, signaling a neutral posture. Separately, Trump reportedly wants 'clear' dialogue with North Korea, indicating a potential shift in US engagement. The statements suggest a recalibration of regional security postures amid Gulf tensions and Korean Peninsula diplomacy.