# South Korea extends naval patrols near Strait of Hormuz

> South Korea plans to send patrols closer to Strait of Hormuz to counter rising piracy near Somalia.
- Title: South Korea extends naval patrols near Strait of Hormuz
- Summary: South Korea plans to send patrols closer to Strait of Hormuz to counter rising piracy near Somalia.
- Keywords: south korea, strait of hormuz, piracy, oman, naval patrols, anti piracy, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/11/05/south-korea-plans-to-extend-anti-piracy-patrols-closer-to-strait-of-hormuz
- Published: 2026-11-05T12:07:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: south korea, strait of hormuz, piracy, oman, naval patrols, anti piracy, news, world, politics
## South Korea plans naval patrols extension
South Korea plans to extend naval patrols from Gulf of Aden to waters near Oman after a rise in piracy off Somalia's coast.
## Piracy incidents rise in Somalia
South Korea reported 36 piracy incidents off Somalia this year, up from 11 in all of 2025.
## Patrols near Oman
The patrols would cover waters near Duqm, a port in Oman about 650 kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz.
## New equipment for patrols
The navy would send a P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft, a bomb disposal team and uncrewed craft to clear sea mines.
## Personnel increase
The personnel limit would rise from 320 to 395 as the patrols extend to waters near Oman.
## Key takeaway

South Korea will extend anti-piracy patrols to waters near Oman after a rise in piracy off Somalia's coast.