'프리덤프로젝트' 첫 상선 호르무즈 통과…유가 하락

The successful navigation of a Maersk vessel through the Hormuz Strait under Project Freedom provides a critical signal for stabilizing global energy markets, leading to a sharp decline in Brent crude and WTI prices. This development highlights the strategic importance of maritime security operations in mitigating supply chain risks, while simultaneously increasing geopolitical pressure on international partners like South Korea to participate in regional defense.