Under US pressure, Seoul is considering sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, South Korean activists rallied in opposition to military deployment, calling on President Lee Jae-Myung to oppose US aggression against Iran and instead pursue diplomacy and a peaceful resolution. Opposition is also significant nationally: A recent Gallup Korea poll found 55% opposed sending South Korean warships to the region.

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