South Korean Ships Exit Hormuz Strait, Three Remain

South Korean Ships Exit Hormuz Strait, Three Remain as the situation eases after a major number of vessels left the strait. On June 28, the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said two additional South Korean ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, bringing 23 of 26 stranded vessels to exit. The remaining three ships are still inside the strait, with South Korean crew totaling 43 people across 13 on the domestic vessels and 30 on foreign vessels. The Namu, undergoing repair at Dubai Port, is expected to depart after mid-July, while the other two will exit after completing loading and other procedures. The ministry said Iranian authorities granted permission based on a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. It added that real-time monitoring and passage information were provided while diplomatic efforts continued to facilitate transit.