On the 18th local time, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference about whether to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz that South Korea “will not send troops to participate in or participate in the war,” and will also study measures to strengthen the safety of South Korea's commercial ships, crude oil transportation routes, and citizens. Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference held at Cheongwadae on the same day that South Korea has always adhered to the principle of “not sending military forces to participate in or intervene in wars,” and this principle will not change in the future. However, he said that South Korea “must also, like other countries, carry out the minimum activities necessary to protect its commercial vessels, crude oil transportation routes, and the lives of its citizens.” He said that South Korea has already sent troops to deal with piracy and other situations that pose a threat to the security of South Korean citizens. “In fact, we are studying and seriously considering further strengthening relevant forces.” Lee Jae-myung stressed that outsiders seem worried that sending troops from South Korea would mean intervening in or supporting the war, or even sending combat troops. He stressed once again that South Korea will not send troops to participate in the war.

On the 18th local time, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference about whether to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz that South Korea “will not send troops to participate in or participate in the war,” and will also study measures to strengthen the safety of South Korea's commercial ships, crude oil transportation routes, and citizens. Lee Jae-myung said at a press conference held at Cheongwadae on the same day that South Korea has always adhered to the principle of “not sending military forces to participate in or intervene in wars,” and this principle will not change in the future. However, he said that South Korea “must also, like other countries, carry out the minimum activities necessary to protect its commercial vessels, crude oil transportation routes, and the lives of its citizens.” He said that South Korea has already sent troops to deal with piracy and other situations that pose a threat to the security of South Korean citizens. “In fact, we are studying and seriously considering further strengthening relevant forces.” Lee Jae-myung stressed that outsiders seem worried that sending troops from South Korea would mean intervening in or supporting the war, or even sending combat troops. He stressed once again that South Korea will not send troops to participate in the war.