South Korea shares with Iran information on stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz

On 2026-04-14, South Korea, via special envoy Chung Byung-ha, reportedly shared information with Iran about Korean ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz during consultations in Tehran. The talks were framed as efforts to ensure the safety of the vessels and crew members amid the U.S.-Iran war and a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.