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South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft

SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday that Seoul was still considering various options regarding a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft. Seoul was continuing discussions with Washington on possible options, but a combat deployment was ruled out in line with President Lee Jae Myung's earlier announcement, Wi told a parliamentary audit. (Reporting by Kyu-seok ShimEditing by Ed Davies)