South Korea Set To Disclose Probe Results On Attack Against Its Vessel In Hormuz

SEOUL, May 27 (NNN-Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry on Wednesday was set to announce the results of a government probe into a recent attack on a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said, Yonhap News Agency reported.

On May 4, the HMM Namu, operated by major South Korean shipping company HMM Co., was hit by "two unidentified airborne objects" while stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.

A government investigation team has since conducted an in-depth analysis of engine debris recovered from the objects to determine their nature and identify those responsible for the incident.

"The ministry plans to hold a press briefing on the results of the investigation into the HMM Namu incident at 5 p.m.," the ministry said in a message to reporters.

First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo plans to lead the briefing, with officials from the defence ministry and other relevant agencies expected to attend, it added.

The attack caused an explosion and fire aboard the ship, leaving one of the 24 crew members with minor injuries.

--NNN-YONHAP