South Korea Hints It May Send Arms Supplies to Ukraine in Response to Military Treaty Between North Korea and Russia

The ROK should be selling their advanced weaponry to Ukraine as a major export to help drive the Korean economy. With Poland and Romania buying ROK equipment as well, Ukraine would have allies next door with compatible capabilities:

South Korean National Security Adviser Chang Ho-jin issues a statement on a treaty signed between North Korea and Russia this week during a press briefing at the presidential office on June 20, 2024. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
South Korean National Security Adviser Chang Ho-jin issues a statement on a treaty signed between North Korea and Russia this week during a press briefing at the presidential office on June 20, 2024. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)

The South Korean government said Thursday it will reconsider its stance on arms supply to Ukraine after North Korea and Russia signed a treaty that involves a mutual pledge to provide immediate military assistance if one of them is attacked.

National Security Advisor Chang Ho-jin also condemned “the comprehensive strategic treaty” signed during the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Wednesday. (…..)

Chang said any cooperation that directly or indirectly aids North Korea’s military enhancement is a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and will be subject to international scrutiny and sanctions, and vowed to take corresponding measures. 

“We plan to reconsider the issue of arms support to Ukraine,” Chang also said, suggesting a shift in South Korea’s policy of not providing lethal aid to Ukraine.

Yonhap

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setnaffa
setnaffa
5 months ago

If there is any wisdom in South Korea, they should be willing to sell their war materiel; but never give it away…

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