Korea Herald
Seoul shares ship data with Iran amid push to secure Hormuz passage
By The Korea Herald

South Korea has shared information with Iran on vessels linked to Seoul that remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic sources said Tuesday, in a potential sign the government is moving toward negotiations with Tehran to secure safe passage amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran. The move comes as Chung Byung-ha, a special envoy to Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, is visiting Iran for consultations with senior officials on key issues, including maritime transit and the safety of So