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South Korea Summons Russian Ambassador Over North Korean Troop Deployment to Ukraine

Oct 21, 2024, 06:19 AM

South Korea's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul in protest over the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia. The move comes amid allegations that North Korean troops have been dispatched to Ukraine. The South Korean government has expressed strong objections to this action, calling it a serious matter. Yonhap reported that the foreign ministry called in Russia's top envoy. In response, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has urged all parties to de-escalate the situation.