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South Korea says fire on ship in Strait of Hormuz to be investigated

Published May 5, 2026 Updated May 5, 2026 07:16am
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Seoul’s Foreign Ministry has said that authorities will investigate the cause of a fire on a South Korean-operated ship in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessel is towed to a nearby port, Reuters reports.

“The exact cause of the accident would be figured out after the vessel is towed and its damage is assessed,” the ministry said in a statement.

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