South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will lead a governmentwide security meeting to evaluate the nation’s security status and response strategies. This meeting, the first since assuming office in June 2025, is crucial as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its fourth week with escalating tensions. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns.
The meeting will involve Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Gen. Jin Yong-sung, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acting National Police Agency chief Yoo Jae-seong, and senior officials from relevant ministries. The focus will likely be on addressing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed due to recent Iranian actions in response to US-Israeli military activities.
Amidst these developments, there were reports denied by Cheong Wa Dae that National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac was planning a visit to Washington. South Korea has been in discussions with various countries, including Iran, to facilitate the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s willingness to allow Japan-bound vessels through the route, which is crucial for global oil trade, has been a significant development.
