# South Korea expands anti-piracy unit near Strait of Hormuz

> South Korea moves anti-piracy unit closer to Strait of Hormuz after US pressure.
- Title: South Korea expands anti-piracy unit near Strait of Hormuz
- Summary: South Korea moves anti-piracy unit closer to Strait of Hormuz after US pressure. South Korea will extend its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit operations to waters…
- Keywords: south korea, cheonghae unit, strait of hormuz, iran war, oil imports, us pressure, pakistan, Brecorder
- Source: Brecorder — https://brecorder.com/news/40447525/south-korea-to-expand-anti-piracy-unit-operations-closer-to-strait-of-hormuz
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-05T03:06:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: south korea, cheonghae unit, strait of hormuz, iran war, oil imports, us pressure, business, money, pakistan
## South Korea expands anti-piracy unit
South Korea plans to expand its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit operations closer to the Strait of Hormuz following US pressure.
## Unit deployment details
The unit, stationed in the Gulf of Aden since 2009, includes a 4,400-ton-class destroyer, helicopter, boats, and 300 service members.
## New operations area
South Korea will extend operations to waters near Oman's Duqm port, 650 km from the Strait of Hormuz.
## US pressure and oil reliance
South Korea relies on 70% of oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US demands for military support in Iran.
## Key takeaway

South Korea will extend its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit operations to waters near Oman's Duqm port to support oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz amid US demands.