South Korea considering supporting U.S. effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, defense minister says

South Korea is considering supporting the U.S.-led effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a South Korean vessel in the waterway. President Trump has called on South Korea and other allies to contribute military assets, amid Iran’s closure of the strait and resulting economic pressure. South Korea is working with other European and Middle Eastern nations to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.