South Korea is reportedly reviewing the possibility of expanding its military operations in the Middle East, according to the Kyunghyang Shinmun newspaper. This consideration comes amid pressure from the United States, specifically from President Donald Trump, to provide support related to the situation in Iran. Currently, South Korea’s Cheonghae anti-piracy unit operates in the Gulf of Aden, having been deployed there since 2009. The potential expansion would broaden the unit’s operational area to include the Gulf of Oman. This would also encompass areas near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The report did not cite specific sources for this information. This move signifies a potential shift in South Korea’s regional security involvement.