Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts



Analysis Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts Seoul’s change of heart about role in the war has led some in Moscow to raise specter of arming North Korea in revenge John LeeApril 20, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The Kremlin, Dec. 17, 2012 \| Image: Wikimedia Commons South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol raised the possibility this week that the country could provide lethal aid to Ukraine if there is a “large-scale attack on civilians, massacre or serious violation of the laws of war,” marking a significant shift in Seoul’s stance. Yoon and his predecessor, Moon Jae-in, had previously drawn a firm line at humanitarian aid only. The new position laid out in an interview with Reuters will likely have far-reaching implications for South Korea’s regional security and international relations. In response to Yoon’s remarks, the Kremlin warnedthat supplying military aid to Ukraine would essentially involve Seoul © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. LATEST ANALYSIS 01Why South Korea cannot rebalance growth without stronger regional clusters 02Samsung, SK Hynix rejection exposes South Korea’s chip-grid financing problem 03Trump’s Cheongung social media post tests Seoul’s refusal to arm to Ukraine 04Lee Jae Myung risks public trust as South Korea rewires its justice system 05South Korea turns to Central Asia as Iran war tests its energy resilience 06Houthi seizure of Mokha sharpens South Korea’s Hormuz deployment dilemma 07Japan’s stronger yen may cut Korea’s import bill while raising funding costs 08South Korea leans on Europe as Hormuz deployment choices grow narrower

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Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts

Seoul’s change of heart about role in the war has led some in Moscow to raise specter of arming North Korea in revenge

John LeeApril 20, 2023

Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts

The Kremlin, Dec. 17, 2012 | Image: Wikimedia Commons

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol raised the possibility this week that the country could provide lethal aid to Ukraine if there is a “large-scale attack on civilians, massacre or serious violation of the laws of war,” marking a significant shift in Seoul’s stance.

Yoon and his predecessor, Moon Jae-in, had previously drawn a firm line at humanitarian aid only. The new position laid out in an interview with Reuters will likely have far-reaching implications for South Korea’s regional security and international relations.

In response to Yoon’s remarks, the Kremlin warnedthat supplying military aid to Ukraine would essentially involve Seoul

LATEST ANALYSIS

01Why South Korea cannot rebalance growth without stronger regional clusters
02Samsung, SK Hynix rejection exposes South Korea’s chip-grid financing problem
03Trump’s Cheongung social media post tests Seoul’s refusal to arm to Ukraine
04Lee Jae Myung risks public trust as South Korea rewires its justice system
05South Korea turns to Central Asia as Iran war tests its energy resilience
06Houthi seizure of Mokha sharpens South Korea’s Hormuz deployment dilemma
07Japan’s stronger yen may cut Korea’s import bill while raising funding costs
08South Korea leans on Europe as Hormuz deployment choices grow narrower

Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts

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