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Gov't holds meeting on potential evacuation of S. Korean vessels in Hormuz Strait
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The foreign ministry said Wednesday it held an interagency meeting to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and discuss ways to ensure the safety of South Korean ships and crew members operating in the area. In the meeting attended by officials from the oceans and defense ministries, the Coast Guard and diplomatic missions in the Middle East, participants discussed the current situation and support measures for a possible evacuation, the ministry said. Participants said they will continue