Democratic Party Respects Government Decision on Independent Deployment to Hormuz Strait

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] The Democratic Party of Korea stated on the 21st regarding the government's decision to independently dispatch troops to the Strait of Hormuz, "We respect the decision as the government has found a solution after long deliberation, comprehensively considering national safety and diplomatic relations."

Lee Jae-jung, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said in a written briefing that afternoon, "The decision to expand the operational area for support is understood as a measure considering the overall national interest, including the safety of the people and the safe navigation of vessels."

Earlier, instead of participating in the US-led 'Hormuz Protection Coalition,' the government decided to effectively dispatch troops independently to the Strait of Hormuz by expanding the operational area of the Cheonghae Unit.

The spokesperson explained, "The Democratic Party has held the position that troop dispatch should be cautious. The Strait of Hormuz is a region related to our economic interests, especially energy security, making the fulfillment of international obligations within the minimum scope inevitable."

He added, "This decision is for the peace and safety of the Hormuz region, and we urge the government to make special efforts to ensure the safety of our citizens and vessels in the Middle East region, as well as the safety of the troops carrying out the operations."

The spokesperson concluded, "The Democratic Party, together with the Moon Jae-in administration, will make every effort to bring about international cooperation, the safety of our people, and solid energy security through the stabilization of the Strait of Hormuz."

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