Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, right, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meet at the Pentagon in the United States, May 11 (local time). Yonhap

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Wednesday he has told his U.S. counterpart that Seoul will review making phased contributions to the U.S. initiative in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ahn's remark came as he held talks with his U.S. counterpart; Pete Hegseth, at the Pentagon earlier this week.

Source: Korea Times News