South Korea considering supporting U.S. effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, defense minister says May 13, 2026 · Vaughn Cockayne · washingtontimes.com read more » South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Wednesday Seoul may offer support for the U.S.-led effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a South Korean vessel came under fire in the waterway last week. Read more »