Seoul says military aid for Ukraine ‘depends on Russia’
A South Korean presidential official says the country's policy against providing weapons to countries in active conflict is just a voluntary undertaking, not a law. – EPA pic, April 20, 2023.
SOUTH Korea’s decision on whether to send military aid to Kyiv depends on Russia’s actions, Seoul’s presidential office said today, adding that a possible large-scale civilian attack could tip the balance. Seoul has a long-standing policy against providing weapons to countries in active conflict, which it has repeatedly said makes it difficult to supply arms directly to Ukraine.
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