South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has stated that if his country sends military forces to the Strait of Hormuz region, they will not participate in combat operations.

Operativ Media reports that the head of state made the remarks during a press conference in Seoul.

According to the president, Seoul will not deploy troops to the region to join or intervene in a war. He noted that South Korea, like other countries, is considering necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens and crude oil supplies.

Lee Jae-myung also mentioned the South Korean Navy's "Cheonghae" unit operating in the Gulf of Aden. He said the unit's primary mission is to ensure the safety of citizens, including through anti-piracy operations.

The president added that strengthening these measures is also under consideration. He noted concerns that deploying military forces to the region could be interpreted as involvement in or support for a war.

“I emphasize once again: there is no question of sending troops to participate in a war,” Lee Jae-myung said.

Notably, in early September, the South Korean Presidential Administration announced that it was considering various options regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, including the deployment of military personnel. However, it was stated that no final decision had been made.