South Korea's foreign ministry said debris from unidentified airborne objects that struck the Korean cargo ship HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz will soon arrive in Seoul for detailed analysis.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told reporters on Tuesday that the debris "will arrive here soon. Once it arrives, we will conduct a thorough examination and announce all the details." A government investigation team concluded last week that two unidentified flying objects caused an explosion and fire on the vessel, but the source of the strike remains unconfirmed.
Cheong Wa Dae strongly condemned the attack on Monday, stating that any strikes on civilian vessels in the strait cannot be tolerated. The ship is now anchored at Drydocks World Dubai, and HMM has begun reviewing repair plans expected to take several months.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran had taken shots at the vessel, but the Iranian Embassy in Seoul denied any military involvement. The main opposition criticized the government for not identifying Iran as the perpetrator. One of the 24 crew members sustained minor injuries.
