South Korea rules out troop deployment in Iran war, weighs Hormuz role
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Neutral summary
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the country will not deploy troops or military assets in a way that would involve it in the war with Iran. “There will be no deployment that involves or intervenes in the war. I can state that clearly,” he said at a press conference, adding that Seoul will only take “minimum activities” to protect commercial vessels and crude oil shipping routes. The government is considering expanding its role in safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, including strengthening the activities of the Cheonghae Unit. The statement came amid repeated calls from US President Donald Trump for Seoul to support the US-led military campaign against Iran.
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The Korea Times (outlet profile)
Lee rules out troop deployment involving Korea in Iran war. President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that Korea will not deploy troops or military assets in a way that would involve the country in the ongoing war involving I…
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
South Korea's Lee says army will not be deployed to get involved in Middle East conflict. South Korea's Lee says army will not be deployed to get involved in Middle East conflict South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sai…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
South Korea's Lee says will not deploy military to get involved in Middle East conflict. SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy any military assets to the Midd…
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The Korea Times (outlet profile)
Lee rules out Korean troop deployment in Iran war. President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that Korea will not deploy troops or military assets in a way that would involve the country in the ongoing war involving Iran, reaf…
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
Сеул заявил, что не будет участвовать в боевых действиях в Ормузе. Республика Корея, "как и другие страны", вынуждена обдумывать необходимые меры для защиты граждан и поставок сырой нефти, отметил глава государства Ли Ч…
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Интерфакс (outlet profile)
Сеул не будет направлять своих военных в Ормузский пролив. Южная Корея не будет направлять своих военнослужащих в Ормузский пролив, заявил президент Южной Кореи Ли Чжэ Мен."Пусть будет ясно.
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Le Parisien (outlet profile)
« Aucune implication dans la guerre » : la Corée du Sud ne déploiera pas de forces pour se battre à Ormuz
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict. By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran. President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment. South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.
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La Croix (outlet profile)
Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Séoul n’enverra pas d’armée à Ormuz ; un pétrolier touché. Séoul n’enverra pas son armée se battre dans la guerre entre les États-Unis et l’Iran. Téhéran dit avoir frappé un pétrolier battant pa…
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The Guardian (outlet profile)
South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure. Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or…
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The Korea Times (outlet profile)
Lee says S. Korea reviewing possible contribution to Hormuz but will not get involved in war. President Lee Jae Myung on Friday highlighted the need for the country to protect its citizens and national interests in the…
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Dawn (outlet profile)
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in Iran. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that US President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with Pyongyang and confirmed Seoul…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Presidente da Coreia do Sul rechaça apelo de Trump e nega envio de tropas ao Irã: 'Não devemos ceder à pressão'. O presidente sul-coreano Lee Jae-myung resistiu à pressão do governo Trump nesta sexta-feira, declarando q…
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
South Korea's Lee Rules Out Military Involvement in Middle East Conflict
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Corea del Sur descarta desplegar tropas para intervenir en la guerra de Irán. Corea del Sur reafirma su postura de no intervenir en conflictos externos, asegurando que no enviará tropas a la región del Golfo Pérsico. El…
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The Korea Times (outlet profile)
President stresses 'commercial viability' in $350 bil. US investment talks. President Lee Jae Myung said Korea is continuing talks with the United States on the details of its $350 billion investment plans based on the…
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Nikkei Asia (outlet profile)
South Korea's Lee rules out any combat deployment to Middle East
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UOL (outlet profile)
Coreia do Sul desafia Trump e não enviará tropas ao Oriente Médio. O presidente da Coreia do Sul, Lee Jae Myung, afirmou que o país não enviará militares ao Oriente Médio de forma que possa envolvê-lo na guerra dos EUA…
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South China Morning Post (outlet profile)
South Korea’s president rejects US request for Iran war support. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has drawn a clear line against any US request for Seoul to join the war against Iran, explicitly ruling out the dispa…
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Ateo Breaking (outlet profile)
Южная Корея не будет отправлять войска или военную технику для участия в войне в Иране, — президент Ли «Мы не будем вовлечены в эту войну и не будем вмешиваться в нее», — сказал он, добавив, что Сеул будет осуществлять…
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RFI (outlet profile)
Détroit d'Ormuz: Séoul enverra la frégate Chonghae, mais pas de troupes. En Corée du Sud, le gouvernement dit non à une intervention militaire dans le détroit d'Ormuz malgré les appels répétés de son allié américain à l…
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El Economista (outlet profile)
Corea del Sur descarta una intervención militar en el conflicto de Oriente Medio. El presidente surcoreano, Lee Jae-myung, dijo este viernes que no desplegaría recursos militares en Oriente Medio de forma que ello pudie…
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Coreia do Sul desafia Trump e diz que não vai enviar tropas ao Irã. O presidente da Coreia do Sul , Lee Jae-myung , resistiu nesta sexta-feira (18) à pressão do governo Trump, declarando que seu país não enviaria tropas…
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El Nacional (outlet profile)
Corea del Sur descarta desplegar tropas para intervenir en la guerra de Irán. "Hemos mantenido el principio de no participación y no intervención en la guerra hasta ahora", dijo el presidente surcoreano. The post Corea…
Factual core
- South Korea will not deploy military forces to fight in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Lee Jae Myung stated during a press conference that there will be no deployment of troops that involves or intervenes in a war.
- President Lee Jae Myung stated that South Korea will not deploy military forces to the Middle East in a way that could involve it in the US war against Iran.
- Lee Jae Myung said Korea will undertake minimum activities to protect its commercial vessels, crude oil shipping routes, and the lives and safety of its citizens.
- A South Korean tanker was damaged by an Iranian missile in the Strait of Hormuz.