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What are military options?

When a country considers 'military options,' it means exploring various ways its armed forces could respond to a situation. For South Korea, this could range from deploying naval vessels to protect its shipping to participating in international patrols, all aimed at ensuring the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

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