▲ Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back speaks to correspondents in Washington on May 12, 2026 (U.S. time). (Yonhap)
▲ HMM Namu This photo, provided by the foreign ministry on May 10, 2026, shows a 7-meter-wide rupture in the hull of the HMM Namu. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Seoul to review 'phased' contributions to U.S. initiative in Hormuz: defense chief

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Wednesday he has told his U.S. counterpart that Seoul will review making phased contributions to the U.S. initiative in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ahn's remark came as he held talks with his U.S. counterpart; Pete Hegseth, at the Pentagon earlier this week.

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