What options remain for Korea in Hormuz after Lee rules out war involvement?

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has ruled out sending troops for combat in the U.S.-Iran war. This decision has left Seoul looking for alternative ways to contribute to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz without joining the fighting. Analysts suggest that South Korea could expand the role of its Cheonghae Unit, a naval contingent operating in the Gulf of Aden, or provide maritime surveillance and logistical support. These options could help South Korea stay out of the war, but the exact implications are still unclear.

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