Contents tagged with South Korea
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South Korea denies Ukraine's arms request amid legal and geopolitical concerns
A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov recently arrived in South Korea seeking to negotiate an arms deal, only to be turned down, reports the news outlet news comes SBS.
Reports indicate that Ukraine intended to purchase the weaponry, not to seek them as free aid. Kyiv's requests included Cheongung anti-aircraft missile systems, other air defense systems, tanks, artillery units, and ammunition. Umerov met with President Yoon Suk-yeol and Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. …
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Poland declines Ukraine's request for South Korean weapons, prioritizes national defense
In a recent press conference held in South Korea, Polish President Andrzej Duda made it clear that Poland will not be transferring weapons acquired from South Korea to Ukraine, despite requests from Kyiv, reports Ukrinform.
President Duda stated, "There's no scenario under which we will hand over weapons, purchased for billions of zlotys from Polish taxpayers' pockets, to anyone else. These weapons are earmarked to ensure the safety and defense of the Republic of Poland."
He emphasized that …
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South Korea calls North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia 'mercenary cannon fodder'
South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has called North Korean soldiers allegedly in Russia "mercenary cannon fodder". He accused North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un of selling his army for an "illegal aggressive war," Yonhap News Agency reported.
"When troops are sent overseas, they usually follow the chain of command of their country and proudly fulfill their duties under their uniform and flag. But North Korean soldiers disguise themselves in Russian uniforms and operate under Russian …
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South Korea weighs supplying offensive weapons to Ukraine amid rising North Korea-Russia collaboration
South Korea is reportedly considering the delivery of offensive weapons to Ukraine, a significant departure from its previous stance of providing only humanitarian aid. This potential shift comes as a response to the provision of North Korean military personnel to the Russian forces, according to South Korean publication Yonhap, citing high-ranking officials in the country. Observers note that this marks a marked change from South Korea's earlier humanitarian-focused aid approach. In June, …
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South Korea summons Russian ambassador over reports of North Korean troop deployment to Ukraine
South Korea's Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul over reports of North Korean troops moving into Russia, according to Yonhap news agency.
Last week, both Ukrainian and South Korean officials reported that North Korea had started dispatching troops to Ukraine. There has been no comment on this from Moscow or Pyongyang.
Yonhap states that South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in the Russian Ambassador, Georgy Zinoviev, to convey "regret over North Korea's …
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Russia pledges support to North Korea amid rising tensions with South Korea
Russia's agreement with North Korea includes comprehensive security cooperation across various domains, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced in response to inquiries about Russia's potential support for North Korea if conflict arises with South Korea.
Peskov emphasized that the terms within the agreement are clear and unequivocal.
Back in the summer of 2024, President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a new agreement to deepen strategic cooperation, which was ratified by Russia’s …
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South Korea poised to arm Ukraine if Russia transfers weapons to North Korea: Seoul sets clear 'red line'
If Moscow crosses the "red line" by transferring technology to North Korea, South Korea will unhesitatingly support Ukraine and provide its full arsenal of lethal weapons.
Chang Ho Jin, South Korea's National Security Advisor, outlined the conditions under which Ukraine would receive weapons during his appearance on the KBS television program. He emphasised that the transfer of arms to Ukraine would be directly contingent on similar actions by Russia, which plans to transfer technology and …
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South Korea reconsiders arms shipments to Ukraine following North Korea-Russia military pact
The South Korean government has announced that it will review its stance on arms shipments to Ukraine following the signing of a treaty between North Korea and Russia, which includes a mutual commitment to provide immediate military assistance if either country is attacked, reports the South Korean news agency Yonhap.
"We plan to reconsider the provision of arms to Ukraine," stated National Security Adviser Jang Ho-jin.
The publication highlights that Jang hinted at a shift in South Korea's …
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U.S. buys $2.9 billion worth of South Korean weapons for Ukraine
South Korea will supply Ukraine with $ 2.9 billion worth of weapons, writes the newspaper Mladá fronta DNES.
According to the newspaper, the United States will finance the deal, and the weapons will be delivered to one of the Czech defense companies, which, in turn, will hand them over to Ukraine free of charge.
As part of the deal, Ukraine is expected to receive South Korean anti-aircraft missile systems Chiron (KP-SAM) and ammunition for them. These air defense systems are used to repel …
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Japanese and South Korean fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
Japan and South Korea scrambled fighters to escort two Russian strategic bombers over the neutral waters of the seas of Japan and East China, the Russian media reported on November 27, citing the Russian Defense Ministry.
“At separate stages of the route, the crews of the Tu-95MSs were escorted by a few F-15, F-16 (South Korean Air Force) and F-2 (Japanese Air Force) fighters,” the TASS news agency wrote, citing the Russian Defense Ministry.
On August 8, the UK’s Royal Air Force scrambled …