South Korean tanker enters Strait of Hormuz

Published: May 20, 2026 16:57

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According to Bloomberg on May 20 local time, the South Korean-flagged very large crude carrier, Universal Winner, appears to be attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

If successful, it would mark the first such passage by a vessel belonging to an East Asian country.

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