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Anadolu Agency (6 May 2026)

Riyaz Ul Khaliq

South Korea on Wednesday said it was now “unnecessary” to review a proposal by the US to participate in its Strait of Hormuz mission.

“Suspension of Project Freedom makes Seoul's review of participation unnecessary,” said a statement from the presidential office, according to Yonhap News.

The decision came after US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US military will temporarily pause "Project Freedom" to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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