The Blue House denied reports on September 3 that the South Korean government has decided to deploy troops to the Hormuz Strait.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Blue House stated in a notice that "no decision has been made on the related matter," dismissing the reports.
Additionally, the government reiterated its existing position, stating, "We have been closely discussing practical measures for the swift restoration of freedom of navigation in the Hormuz Strait and for peace and stability in the Middle East with the international community."
Earlier that day, a media outlet reported that the government was leaning toward a positive decision regarding troop deployment to the Hormuz Strait and was reviewing the content to submit a troop deployment agreement to the National Assembly soon.
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