Blue House Conducts Intensive Inspection of Security Information Leaks Related to Hormuz

"Serious Impact on National Security and Interests... Highly Sensitive Classified Matters"


On Troop Deployment and Technical Support: "No Concrete Contribution Plan Has Been Determined"

The Blue House is conducting a rigorous review to determine whether classified military, diplomatic, and security information related to discussions on the deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz has been leaked externally. The Blue House has warned that any leakage of such information could have a serious impact on national security and interests, stating that it is "thoroughly inspecting" this matter in accordance with relevant laws. It also reaffirmed its previous position that no specific contribution plan regarding the Strait of Hormuz has been decided yet.

President Lee Jae-myung going to the Blue House marks the official resumption of the Blue House era after 3 years and 7 months, and a phoenix flag is flying at the Blue House in Seoul on December 29, 2025. Photo by Jo Yongjun

On the 11th, at the 46th senior aides' meeting presided over by the president, Kang Yoojeong, Senior Presidential Spokesperson, addressed reports that the Blue House Civil Affairs Office had initiated an inspection due to the potential outflow of sensitive information related to the Strait of Hormuz. She emphasized, "Information relating to military, diplomatic, and security matters is highly confidential. If it is leaked, it could have a significant or even detrimental impact on national security and interests."

She further stressed, "Based on relevant laws, the Blue House is strictly monitoring any leaks involving classified military, diplomatic, or security information that has not been made public or decided for disclosure." Although she did not specify whether an inspection had commenced or detail the targets of such an inquiry, she made it clear that the Blue House is reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the recent disclosures of internal government deliberations on the Strait of Hormuz.

Recently, both inside and outside government circles, there has been ongoing speculation that the government is considering multiple options beyond deploying troops—such as non-combat or technological support—for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. After a fact-finding team visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE), further details of these considerations were partially reported, leading to concerns that sensitive security information is being excessively exposed.

Meanwhile, the Blue House once again dismissed interpretations that any specific option, such as troop deployment or technological support, had been decided. Kang reiterated, "The term 'technological support' has never actually been used in any official Blue House briefing," and added, "We are closely consulting with the international community to devise practical ways to swiftly restore the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and to contribute to peace and stability in the Middle East."

She emphasized, "No specific contribution plan has been decided," underlining, "This remains the official position of the Blue House and has never changed."

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