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Gulf gamble: will South Korea step up for Strait of Hormuz security?
The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under a US-Iran ceasefire could alleviate pressure on South Korea’s energy-dependent economy but poses a diplomatic dilemma for Seoul regarding security contributions. President Lee Jae Myung’s G7 summit visit in France will focus on global conflicts, including the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
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