South Korea's anti-piracy force has 300 troops, a 4,400 tonne destroyer, a maritime helicopter and up to three rigid-hull inflatable boats. Seoul heavily relies on oil imports and…
South Korea's anti-piracy force has 300 troops, a 4,400 tonne destroyer, a maritime helicopter and up to three rigid-hull inflatable boats. Seoul heavily relies on oil imports and sourced 70 percent of its supplies from the Middle East in 2025, most of which came through the Strait of Hormuz.
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