South Korea in ‘Catch-22 situation’ over Trump’s call for warships to secure Hormuz

South Korea is expected to seek consensus through transparent procedures at its National Assembly before deciding on its next step, after US President Donald Trump bluntly called on various nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Observers say Seoul is unlikely to move quickly, instead waiting for the outcome of the March 19 summit between Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as well as a formal request from Washington through official diplomatic channels. The country is a key...