What the War Against Iran Means for the U.S.-South Korean Alliance (warontherocks.com)

• Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens South Korean energy imports
• U.S.-South Korea alliance must adapt to new threats
• South Korea's economic resilience is tested

"South Korea's security is no longer confined to the peninsula. A serious disruption in the Strait of Hormuz hits South Korea directly through energy imports, shipping, and industrial production. For Seoul, this is a direct test of national resilience."