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South Korean, Chinese Supertankers Attempt Strait of Hormuz Exit

A South Korean-flagged supertanker, the Universal Winner, laden with Kuwaiti crude, began transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday morning, marking a potential first crossing for such a vessel from the East Asian nation. The vessel, owned by Seoul-based HMM Co. and signaling Ulsan as its destination, follows two Chinese supertankers—Ocean Lily and Yuan Gui Yang—also attempting Hormuz crossings. If successful, the three supertankers would mark one of the biggest days of supertanker traffic since the Middle East war began at the end of February.