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South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam — Stringer

SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday that Seoul was still considering various options regarding a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft.

Seoul was continuing discussions with Washington on possible options, but a combat deployment was ruled out in line with President Lee Jae Myung's earlier announcement, Wi told a parliamentary audit.

(Reporting by Kyu-seok ShimEditing by Ed Davies)

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