The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on June 11 that one South Korean ship has successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz, which had been blocked due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
This marks the second instance of a South Korean vessel passing through the Strait, following the HMM tanker Universal Winner.
The ministry stated, “The discussions regarding this passage were led by the foreign chartering company, and we understand that the vessel is now heading to a third country as its final destination.”
The ship in question is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier operated by a South Korean shipping company, reportedly carrying eight South Korean crew members.
The passage of this vessel comes approximately 20 days after the Universal Winner exited the Strait. The Universal Winner, which was carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, arrived at Ulsan Port the day before. The South Korean government coordinated with Iranian authorities to facilitate its passage.
As a result, the number of South Korean vessels still trapped in the Strait of Hormuz has decreased to 24. Currently, there are a total of 139 South Korean crew members aboard foreign vessels in the region.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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