Seoul probe concludes ‘unidentified’ flying object struck Korean ship in Hormuz

Seoul probe concludes ‘unidentified’ flying object struck Korean ship in Hormuz
May 10, 2026

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Seoul probe concludes ‘unidentified’ flying object struck Korean ship in Hormuz

A vessel operated by South Korean shipping company HMM was struck by two “unidentified flying objects” while anchored near the UAE inside the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, a South Korean government official said Sunday night. The foreign ministry, however, stopped short of identifying which country or actor operated the objects that caused the explosion and fire aboard the HMM Namu. 

“Two unidentified flying objects struck the port-side ballast tank outer shell near the stern of the HMM Namu at around 3:30 p.m. local time on May 4, about one minute apart,” ministry spokesperson Park Il said. “Flames and

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