HMM Namho Hit by ‘Unknown Flying Object’; Blue House Holds NSC Working Meeting

The Blue House reviewed the government response after the cause of a fire aboard the HMM Namho, which was anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, was confirmed on the 10th as a strike by an ‘unknown flying object.’ The Blue House held a National Security Council working-level meeting with relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, while watching how the case may affect future government action. As the incident involved a Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route, information sharing and coordination among ministries have become important. The Blue House is expected to discuss follow-up measures with related agencies based on confirmed facts. Source: mk.co.kr