Suspension of Project Freedom makes Seoul's review of participation unnecessary: Cheong Wa Dae
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-06 17:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Defence, Middle East, South Korea, Iran
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SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- The suspension of "Project Freedom," a U.S. operation to escort ships through the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz, has made it unnecessary for Seoul to review whether to participate, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Wednesday.
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