Moon looking for positive impact from Hormuz decision
(WorldNews South Korea)

President Moon greets officers after a briefing by the Ministry of National Defense on Jan. 21. Yonhap By Do Je-hae One of the trickiest diplomatic challenges Cheong Wa Dae has faced in recent months is how it would respond to the U.S. request last year to join its naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz. During his Jan. 14 New Year press conference, President Moon Jae-in said the government was looking into the complex factors surrounding the request, such as its alliance with the U.S. and relations with Iran, before coming up with a `realistic solution.` On Tuesday, the Ministry of National Defense announced that Seoul will conduct an independent mission in the Strait - to safeguard Korean...