South Korea’s government on Wednesday pledged robust efforts to ensure the safe passage of its vessels, particularly **South Korean oil tankers**, through the vital **Strait of Hormuz**. This commitment follows an agreement between the United States and Iran for a two-week ceasefire, leading to the full reopening of the **crucial global oil shipping route**.
Officials confirmed that the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources will collaborate closely with the foreign and oceans ministries. Their joint mission is to guarantee the **safe and swift transit** of **Korean oil tankers currently positioned** in the **Hormuz Strait**, addressing concerns over **energy security** and **international shipping**.
According to government officials, seven **South Korean oil tankers**, including four flag carriers, are presently in the region. These vessels are transporting vital **oil shipments** destined for **Korean oil refineries**. Collectively, they carry an estimated 14 million barrels of **crude oil**, a volume equivalent to South Korea’s five-day national oil consumption.
This commitment from Seoul follows an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump. He confirmed that the United States had agreed to a two-week suspension of strikes on Iran, contingent upon the Middle Eastern nation’s agreement to the “complete” and “immediate” reopening of the **Strait of Hormuz**, a **pivotal international oil shipping route** for **global energy markets**.
