Four More South Korean Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz; 26 South Korean Crew Members Onboard

Following the passage of two South Korean vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, four additional South Korean ships are now exiting the strait.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced today (June 24) that "four vessels operated by South Korean shipping companies, which had been waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz, have passed through the strait and are now sailing normally."

A total of 26 South Korean crew members are onboard these vessels.

Among the four ships, one is bound for South Korea.

With these four additional vessels passing through the strait following the two that exited after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, there are currently 18 South Korean vessels remaining inside the strait.

The number of South Korean crew members currently in the strait totals 108, consisting of 75 on South Korean vessels and 33 on foreign-flagged ships.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries stated, "We will continue to support the 18 South Korean vessels still waiting inside the strait by providing information and monitoring trends related to navigation, assisting shipping companies in establishing their own operational plans and ensuring safe passage in the future."

Vessels that had been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East conflict have been exiting the strait one after another following the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

South Korean vessels inside the strait are also expected to exit sequentially.

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that the two South Korean vessels that first exited the strait following the ceasefire are HMM's 16,000 TEU container ship 'Daon' and the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) 'Universal Glory'.

HMM stated that both vessels have safely cleared the Strait of Hormuz and are currently in operation.

The Universal Glory, which is carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, is expected to arrive at the port of Yeosu in the middle of next month.

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