Why all 26 Korean ships remain stranded in Hormuz as others slip through

Vessels with ties to South Korea remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz even as a handful of ships linked to Japan, France and Oman have made the passage as of Monday, fueling growing speculation over a lack of coordination and communication among relevant government agencies in Seoul. A total of 26 South Korea-related vessels, carrying 173 crew members, remain in the strait with no clear signs of imminent departure, as the issue is being handled by the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Ocea