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North Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea, extending run of tests
SEOUL, April 19 (AJP) - North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Sunday, South Korea’s military confirmed Sunday, marking the latest in a string of weapons tests over the last two months amid ongoing war in the Gulf. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch and is analyzing the missile’s specifications, including its range and tra
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Seoul flags supply shift as Hormuz tensions flare again after brief reopening
SEOUL, April 19 (AJP) -South Korea will push ahead with diversifying its energy supply chain as renewed instability in the Strait of Hormuz underscores persistent risks to global oil flows, even after a brief reopening of the key shipping route. The Gulf chokepoint slipped back into tension over the weekend, with Iran warning it would again restrict transit unless the United States lifts its blockade on Iran
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President Lee signals South Korea role in safeguarding Hormuz shipping lanes
SEOUL, April 18 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung on Friday said South Korea would make a “substantive contribution” to efforts to safeguard navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Lee made the remarks during an international summit on maritime security in the strait, where leaders discussed coordinated efforts to restore safe passage through one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.