Korea could face serious uncertainty in its export and import logistics if Iran blocks the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) said Sunday. KITA held an emergency meeting at its Trade Tower headquarters, presided over by Chairman Yoon Jin-sik, to review potential risks amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and discuss contingency measures. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a vital route for global oil. About 27 percent of the world’s seaborne oil passes through its 55-kilometer width, with tankers able to navigate only a 10-kilometer channel within Iranian waters. Following the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned that no ships would be allowed to transit the waterway. Korea imports 70.7 percent of its crude oil and 20.4 percent of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Middle East, making energy supplies highly vulnerable to any blockade. KITA noted that while alternative routes via major Omani ports are possible, their practical feasibility is uncerta