8 More S. Korean Vessels Transit Strait of Hormuz, 5 Others Remain

Politics 8 More S. Korean Vessels Transit Strait of Hormuz, 5 Others Remain Written: 2026-06-26 10:25:30 / Updated: 2026-06-26 10:28:28 Share Print Photo : YONHAP News / Reuters Eight more South Korean ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total number of stranded vessels down to five. Seoul’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Friday that all eight vessels have passed through the chokepoint and are now navigating normally.

The ministry said 37 South Korean crewmembers are aboard the ships, one of which is headed to South Korea. A total of 47 South Korean crewmembers remain in the strait, of whom 17 are aboard South Korean vessels. Under a memorandum of understanding with the U.

S., Iran agreed to facilitate safe transit in the waterway for commercial vessels at no charge for 60 days, and since then it has begun accepting applications from ship operators. Share Print List Share Close facebook X Copy Editor's Pick Creative [4K] BOYNEXTDOOR, XODIAC, tripleS, MEOVV, FIFTY FIFTY, IDID, EPEX | On the way to Music Bank 260612 2026-06-12 Wonder Hours with Hyerim Give Your Feelings a Voice: All Part of the Chapter 2026-06-10 K-POP News K-POP SPOTLIGHT | June Comebacks to Watch 2026-06-15 Creative [4K] BOYNEXTDOOR, XODIAC, tripleS, MEOVV, FIFTY FIFTY, IDID, EPEX | On the way to Music Bank 260612 2026-06-12 Wonder Hours with Hyerim Give Your Feelings a Voice: All Part of the Chapter 2026-06-10 K-POP News K-POP SPOTLIGHT | June Comebacks to Watch 2026-06-15