Seoul. South Korea has prepared a special mission to strengthen maritime security around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Under this, maritime patrol aircraft and explosive ordnance neutralization expert team (EOD) will be deployed in the area. The Defense Ministry of South Korea has given this information.
According to the ministry, the purpose of this deployment is to support efforts to keep the vital sea route of the Strait of Hormuz open. Maritime patrol aircraft will maintain surveillance in the area and keep an eye on potential threats. At the same time, the EOD team will provide expert assistance to defuse explosive threats present in the sea.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's major maritime trade routes. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. This waterway has special importance in terms of international energy supply and maritime trade.
Any security related disruption on this route could have an impact on global trade and oil supply. South Korea's proposed mission is part of international efforts to keep this vital sea route safe and open.