Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed

Two South Korean-operated vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire memorandum of understanding, according to Seoul’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. However, 22 other South Korean-operated ships remain stranded in the high-risk zone.

June 22, 2026

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Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 21, 2026.

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SEOUL – Two vessels operated by South Korea have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran last week, Seoul’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday.

The vessels are currently sailing normally but have not yet fully exited the high-risk zone, the ministry said, declining to provide further details about the ships.

The ministry added that the vessels do not have South Korean crew members on board and are not bound for South Korea.

It also said that a total of 22 South Korea-operated ships remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. -Reporting by Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies/Reuters