South Korea Criticizes Russia-North Korea Pact, Reconsiders Support to Ukraine

South Korea's presidential office condemned the recent defense agreement between Russia and North Korea, suggesting it poses a threat. This agreement, made during a summit in Pyongyang, may prompt South Korea to reconsider its policy on limiting support to Ukraine, potentially moving towards providing arms to aid Ukraine against Russia.

South Korea's presidential office sharply criticized a newly formed defense pact between Russia and North Korea, describing it as a direct threat to national security. According to a senior official, the agreement reached during a summit in Pyongyang may force South Korea to rethink its policy on providing only non-lethal supplies to Ukraine.

The anonymous official detailed the office's position during a background briefing, emphasizing that the pact could deteriorate Seoul's diplomatic relations with Moscow. Given South Korea's considerable arms export capabilities and its strategic military backing from the United States, an escalation in support for Ukraine—potentially involving arms supplies—may be on the horizon.

Thus far, South Korea has extended humanitarian aid to Ukraine and supported U.S.-led sanctions against Russia but has refrained from sending weapons to nations in active conflict. However, the recent developments might prompt a shift in this long-standing policy.

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