South Korea reviews Hormuz deployment as Trump pressure mounts

South Korea is reviewing military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz after pressure from Donald Trump. Its president's office says no decision has been made yet.

Why it mattersThe decision affects the US-South Korea alliance and South Korea's role in the region. The strait is also vital to South Korea's energy supplies.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the deployment would mark South Korea's first overseas military aviation operation and could reshape regional military balance in a waterway vital to global trade.

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