Seoul, May 13 -- South Korea has said it will review making phased contributions to a United States-led initiative referring to President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" aimed at ensuring safe passage of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Yonhap News Agency reported.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the announcement was made by South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday after talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Addressing reporters at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, Ahn said Seoul had conveyed its intention to participate in line with its responsibilities as a global partner while exploring gradual forms of support.

"We will participate as a responsible member of the international community and r...