SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) – Two South Korean‑operated vessels have cleared the Strait of Hormuz after a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement was signed between the United States and Iran last week, the Seoul Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on Monday.
The ships are operating normally but have not yet fully exited a high‑risk area, the ministry said, withholding further details about the vessels. The vessels do not have South Korean crews aboard and are not headed for South Korea.
A total of 22 South Korean‑managed vessels remain in the Strait of Hormuz, the ministry added.
(Reporting by Heejin Kim; Editing by Ed Davies)
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