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Lee says all but 2 S. Korean vessels have left Strait of Hormuz
President Lee Jae Myung announced that all but two South Korean-operated vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz, following a preliminary US-Iran deal. He cautioned that the crisis is not over and called for continued crisis management.
President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that all but two South Korean-operated vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz, where they had been stranded amid the U.S.-Iran war. The two that remain have circumstances that prevent them from leaving, he said during a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul.
Coverage Comparison
Yonhap News Agency reported the president's remarks in two separate articles. In the first, dated June 26, Lee said he expected three more vessels to exit the waterway by the end of that weekend, leaving only two unable to leave due to other issues. In the second, dated June 30, Lee confirmed that all but two vessels had indeed departed.
The vessels' departures came after the United States and Iran signed a preliminary deal on June 17, ahead of a final peace agreement to end their war, according to Yonhap.
Key Claims
All but two South Korean-operated vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz, with the two remaining vessels facing circumstances that prevent their departure.
The vessels' departures followed a preliminary U.S.-Iran deal signed on June 17.
President Lee cautioned that the crisis is not yet over, as a considerable amount of time will be required to fully bring the world economy back to normal, even after a peace agreement is signed.
The Namu, operated by HMM Co., was damaged in early May after being attacked by what the government said were likely anti-ship missiles developed by Iran.
Three more vessels were expected to exit the strait, leaving only two that were unable to leave.
Perspectives
Government of South Korea
President Lee Jae Myung expressed cautious optimism about the vessel departures and praised the efforts of the foreign ministry, the National Security Office, and the National Intelligence Service. He also urged continued vigilance, saying the crisis is not over and called for diversifying energy and raw material supply chains.
How this outlet told it
Yonhap News — English
Framing: Update on South Korean vessels in Strait of Hormuz — Informative and cautious
Facts Included:
All but two South Korean-operated vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz
The two remaining vessels have circumstances that prevent them from leaving
The vessels' departures came after the United States and Iran signed a preliminary deal on June 17
President Lee Jae Myung cautioned that the crisis is not yet over
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ClaimAll but two South Korean-operated vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz. The two remaining vessels have circumstances that prevent them from leaving.
ClaimThe vessels' departures came after the United States and Iran signed a preliminary deal on June 17 ahead of a final peace agreement to end their war.
ClaimPresident Lee Jae Myung cautioned that the crisis is not yet over as a considerable amount of time will be required to fully bring the world economy back to normal, even after a peace agreement is signed.
ClaimThree more South Korean-operated vessels are expected to exit the Strait of Hormuz, leaving only two that are unable to leave the area due to other issues.