Commentary: What South Korea’s belated participation in the ‘Hormuz coalition’ reveals

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President Donald Trump’s call for US allies to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz is a test for South Korea, says RSIS’ Jaehan Park. SINGAPORE: Washington has been in a diplomatic back-and-forth with its disgruntled allies over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s blockade of the waterway has disrupted fuel supplies, with Asian countries bearing the brunt because of  their dependence on Middle East oil . On Mar 14, United States President Donald Trump called on countries, including US allies Japan and

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