[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] The Ministry of National Defense announced on the 29th that the Cheonghae Unit will carry out operational activities to protect Korean-flagged vessels that are bypassing the Suez Canal via the Cape of Good Hope due to the blockage caused by a grounded ship.


The Cheonghae Unit moved to the Gulf of Aden area at 3:20 PM on the same day. It plans to carry out protection missions for our vessels in the Gulf of Aden area.



The Suez Canal, connecting Asia and Europe, was blocked on the 23rd when the Panama-flagged container ship "Ever Given" ran aground. As a result, numerous vessels traveling between Asia and Europe have suspended operations.


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