South Korea to send special envoy to Iran amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

South Korea will dispatch a special envoy to Iran to discuss regional security and maritime safety, the Foreign Ministry said Friday. Chung Byung-ha, ambassador for polar affairs at the ministry, will travel to Iran as a special envoy of the foreign minister, according to the ministry. “The dispatch aims to exchange views on the Middle East situation and to hold consultations on the safety of our nationals, vessels and crew, as well as on issues related to the navigation of ships, including ours

By The Korea Herald