The prolonged isolation of 26 South Korean ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz is causing anxiety among shipping companies due to concerns about US sanctions. Iran is demanding safety issues and costs when using alternative routes, and the South Korean government will decide on the possibility of transit based on the final decision of the shipping companies. The United States is considering forming an international alliance to resume commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz, but there have been no requests for participation so far.