On October 16th, Song Eon-seok, the Floor Leader of the People Power Party, stated that the South Korean government must immediately engage in discussions with the National Assembly regarding the proposed military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime region amid rising tensions. He insisted that it's a significant decision involving the potential combat engagement of South Korean forces, asserting that the constitutional requirement for National Assembly consent is non-negotiable.

Song raised concerns about any plans to relocate South Korean troops from the Cheonghae Unit, currently operational in the Aden Gulf, to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting that this would represent a change in the original military mission and thus requires parliamentary approval as well. He argued against any unilateral government decisions regarding the safety and lives of South Korean soldiers without proper legal processes, reinforcing the necessity for extensive negotiation with the National Assembly, especially on such critical foreign and security issues.

Additionally, this discussion follows President Donald Trump's remarks on October 14, urging allied nations, including South Korea, Japan, China, the UK, and France, to cooperate in deploying naval forces to maintain safety and access in the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian threats. The complexities of international military engagements and their domestic implications for South Korea underscore the pressing need for parliamentary oversight and compliance with constitutional protocols.