Namwoo Fire: Seoul Says Unknown Aircraft Hit Stern, Attacker Unconfirmed

The government said on May 10 that the fire aboard the Korean vessel Namwoo in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4 began when an unidentified aircraft struck the ship’s stern. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Park Il said at a briefing that the finding was made through an investigation into the incident. However, officials have not confirmed the identity of the aircraft or who carried out the attack. The case draws attention because a Korean vessel was damaged in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Middle East maritime traffic. The government is expected to continue its response based on the confirmed findings. Source: mk.co.kr