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South Korea to Reconsider Supplying Arms to Ukraine Amid Russia-North Korea Deal: Yonhap

Jun 20, 2024, 09:55 AM

South Korea has announced that it will reconsider the issue of supplying arms to Ukraine. This decision comes in response to the recent agreement between Russia and North Korea to supply more equipment and weapons. A South Korean presidential official indicated that this marks a potential shift in policy regarding military support for Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with Russia. The reconsideration follows South Korea's criticism of the Russia-North Korea deal and reflects Seoul's concerns about the growing ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. Yonhap and AP reported that South Korea had previously provided humanitarian aid and non-lethal military items to Ukraine.