Production limits, ethical concerns and Trump’s return complicate Seoul’s response to Kyiv’s urgent requests
South Korea faces a critical challenge as it weighs Ukraine’s reported requests for advanced weapons, including the Cheongung air defense system and 155mm artillery shells.
Ukrainian defense minister Rustem Umerov’s visit to Seoul last week reportedly included a formal wishlist for arms purchases, reflecting a shift in Kyiv’s approach toward South Korea — from requesting military aid to offering procurement.
South Korea faces a critical challenge as it weighs Ukraine’s reported requests for advanced weapons, including the Cheongung air defense system and 155mm artillery shells.
Ukrainian defense minister Rustem Umerov’s visit to Seoul last week reportedly included a formal wishlist for arms purchases, reflecting a shift in Kyiv’s approach toward South Korea — from requesting military aid to offering procurement.
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