Eight more South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz after last week's ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Friday that the eight vessels safely passed through the strategic waterway and are sailing normally. With the latest departures, the number of South Korean-linked ships remaining inside the Strait has fallen to five.
President Lee Jae Myung wrote on X that three more vessels are expected to exit before the end of the weekend. This leaves only the Namu, which is under repair after an early May attack, and one other vessel staying due to cargo issues.
The departures follow a preliminary deal signed last week by the United States and Iran. Under the agreement, Tehran allows vessels to transit the Strait without fees for 60 days.
