Second Korean oil tanker passes through Red Sea amid ongoing blockade of Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingKorea JoongAng Daily2026-05-03
A Korean oil tanker has safely navigated through the Red Sea amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war. This marks the second such instance since mid-April, highlighting the Red Sea as an alternative route for Middle Eastern crude oil transport. The government provided 24-hour real-time monitoring and support to ensure the vessel's safety.
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Source: Korea JoongAng Daily(koreajoongangdaily.joins.com)