South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader, Lee Jae-myung, held a press briefing on Friday to express concerns over President Yoon Suk-yeol’s suggestion that South Korea might provide arms to Ukraine. Lee emphasized the potential negative consequences, such as damage to South Korean businesses in Russia and increased military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, which could threaten South Korea’s national security. Lee told local media of his intention to pursue legislation that would require the president to obtain the National Assembly’s consent before providing arms to conflict areas.

During the briefing, Lee also criticized Yoon for opposing the use