The presidential office denied reports by some media outlets that the dispatch of troops to the Strait of Hormuz was imminent. The presidential office stated that the matter has not yet been decided and emphasized that the Korean government has been discussing with the international community to contribute to the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and peace and stability in the Middle East. Some media outlets reported that the government is taking a positive stance on dispatching troops and is preparing to submit an agreement to the National Assembly.
