A Panama-flagged cargo ship operated by South Korean firm HMM exploded and caught fire while anchored near the United Arab Emirates in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, with all 24 crew members, including six South Koreans, reported unharmed. Former U.S. President Donald Trump urged South Korea to join a U.S.-led mission in the strait via a Truth Social post. South Korea's ministries confirmed crew safety and stated they would review their position on participation.