The Korea Times
Korea's special envoy to Iran has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran and called for efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and the safety of Korean nationals, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday. Chung Byung-ha, special envoy for Korea's foreign minister, has been in Iran since March 11 as Seoul seeks to secure the safety of its vessels and seafarers stranded in the vital waterway blocked by both Iran and the United States amid the Middle East crisis. "Special envoy Chung requested Iran's continued support for the safety of 40 Korean nationals remaining in Tehran, and 26 Korean vessels and crew on board," ministry spokesperson Park Il said in a press briefing. The meeting took place late Wednesday (Iran time). A total of 173 Korean crew members remain aboard the stranded ships. Korea has been in talks with Iran and neighboring countries to ensure their safety, sharing details of the vessels and crew with relevant parties, including Iran and the U.S. Chung expressed hope in his meeting with Araghchi that peace talks between Iran and the Unite
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