00:00Civic groups rallied in Seoul on Saturday to oppose sending South Korean troops to support
00:05the United States in the escalating conflict with Iran.
00:09Demonstrators urged the government to act independently and protect constitutional interests,
00:15warning that any military involvement puts South Korean citizens and soldiers at risk.
00:20The rally follows statements from President Lee Jae-my-yoon rolling out direct war intervention,
00:26while officials evaluate expanding naval patrols near the state of Hormuz.
00:31Defense authorities maintain that phased naval contributions for maritime security remain under review
00:38as global oil supply routes face heightened pressure.
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