Daily brief
The United States has formally asked South Korea to join an international coalition to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul acknowledged the strategic importance of the waterway but stated the government would decide carefully on the request. The appeal comes as US officials, including Senator Marco Rubio, emphasize the strait's importance to the global economy.
South Korea is expanding its automated immigration clearance system to travelers from the EU and Schengen area.
A prominent South Korean conservative lawmaker who defied President Yoon Suk Yeol is considering his next political move.
President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Japan, South Korea, Germany, and NATO in recent comments.