South Korea's Hormuz Dilemma: A Test of Neutrality Protests in Seoul against deploying troops to the Strait of Hormuz have reignited debate over South Korea's role in the escalating conflict between the US and Iran.
Protesters warn that joining a war of aggression would be catastrophic, echoing concerns raised by Iran itself.
The country has warned that any South Korean deployment would be seen as direct support for aggression, with "serious consequences.