On the 20th, the Blue House announced that it is engaged in close communication with key allies, including the United States, concerning President Donald Trump's push for military contributions from allied nations such as South Korea and Japan in the Strait of Hormuz. A senior official emphasized that the South Korean government holds a fundamental position that the safety of international maritime routes and the freedom of navigation align with the interests of all nations, and that they hope for the speedy normalization of the global maritime logistics network based on international law. Therefore, they are carefully considering countermeasures that take into account domestic laws and procedures, as well as readiness for the Korean Peninsula.