Pakistan, Sept. 4 -- South Korea is considering military options to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Seoul says no deployment decision has been made yet. The review comes as tensions around the key shipping route remain a concern for South Korea.

Several South Korean media outlets reported that Seoul could deploy military assets before year-end. The reports mentioned patrol aircraft, support vessels and mine-clearing units. A presidential official confirmed military measures remain among the options under review.

However, the official stressed that South Korea has not approved any specific deployment. Seoul must also consider legal procedures, military readiness and parliamentary approval. South Korean law requires National Assembly...