The South Korean government is reviewing a plan to deploy military assets, including P-8 patrol aircraft and supply ships, to the Strait of Hormuz in response to a request from the United States. ^[1] A high-ranking official at the Blue House stated on April 4 that the government is considering deployment within limits that do not compromise South Korea's defense posture against North Korea. ^[2] The government plans to submit a bill for approval to the National Assembly, following a review process involving the National Security Council and the State Council. ^[3] The proposed deployment involves non-combat assets such as P-8 patrol aircraft capable of detecting submarines and surface ships, and supply ships, to minimize impact on defense readiness. ^[4] President Lee Lee Jae-myung stated on 2026-04-01 that critics should examine why housing prices in Gangnam are falling sharply rather than focusing solely on the property tax reform changes. ^[5] The government decided on 2026-04-01 to maintain the annual property tax increase limit at 150%, reversing an earlier proposal to raise it to 200%. ^[6]