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South Korea’s Cheonghae Unit will expand its operational mission into waters near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Yonhap. The move broadens the deployment’s scope beyond its existing patrol area, though the report did not specify additional assets, timelines or force-size changes. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global crude and refined-product shipments, so the expanded mission carries implications for energy shipping and insurance risk. Watch for follow-up details on the unit’s rules of engagement, any allied coordination, and whether the broader mandate affects tanker routing or freight rates.