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South Korea, U.S. Discuss Phased Support for Hormuz Security

5/13/2026

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South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on May 11, 2026 to discuss a control transfer for the Strait of Hormuz.
Ahn said Seoul will review phased contributions—political support, personnel dispatches, information sharing and military assets—to boost Hormuz safety.
After the talks, Ahn scheduled meetings with the U.S. Navy secretary and the Senate Armed Services Committee chair before the Korea-U.S. Defense Dialogue on May 14-15, 2026.

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South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on May 11, 2026 to discuss a control transfer for the Strait of Hormuz.
Ahn said Seoul will review phased contributions—political support, personnel dispatches, information sharing and military assets—to boost Hormuz safety.
After the talks, Ahn scheduled meetings with the U.S. Navy secretary and the Senate Armed Services Committee chair before the Korea-U.S. Defense Dialogue on May 14-15, 2026.