Two vessels operated by South Korean companies have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a ceasefire memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran last week.
South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday that both ships are continuing their voyages without disruption, although they have not yet completely cleared the designated high-risk zone.
The ministry declined to provide additional details regarding the identities, destinations or cargo of the vessels.
Officials also confirmed that neither ship is carrying South Korean crew members and that neither vessel is bound for South Korea.
The development comes amid ongoing concerns over maritime security in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil and commercial trade.
Despite the successful passage of the two vessels, the ministry said 22 other South Korean-operated ships remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Authorities are continuing to closely monitor the situation as regional tensions ease following the recent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handling a significant portion of global energy shipments and international trade.
