Korea’s anti-piracy Cheonghae Unit would take tactical orders from an on-site commander rather than Seoul’s military leadership when it joins international maritime security operations near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a motion on its deployment disclosed Wednesday. The provision came to light a day after the Cabinet approved the motion and submitted it to the National Assembly to expand the unit’s operational area from the Gulf of Aden to waters south of Oman. The planned expansion comes amid U.S. pressure on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a focal point of the months-long war with Iran. Tehran has warned that Korea could be portrayed as an accomplice in U.S. military aggression, despite Seoul’s assurances that the mission would remain outside the conflict. According to the mission, Korea would retain command authority, with the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman directing missions escorting Korean vessels. However, an on-site commander would exercise tactical control during international operations involving the Combined Maritime Forces or the European Union. The re