How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia



News How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia Fear of losing Moscow’s support for inter-Korean policies likely a factor in response to Ukraine crisis, observers say Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean President Moon Jae-in receives a Joseon Dynasty-era sword as a gift from Russian leader Vladimir Putin \| Image: Official Blue House Twitter Invaded 70 years ago by North Korea and having counted on widespread international support to end the conflict, South Korea has been slow to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, inviting sharp criticism domestically and abroad. The Blue House initially refrained from condemning Moscow for starting the conflict last week and avoided using the word “invasion” — while underscoring it had no plans to impose unilateral sanctions on Russia. Invaded 70 years ago by North Korea and having counted on widespread international support to end the conflict, South Korea has been slow to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, inviting sharp criticism domestically and abroad. The Blue House initially refrained from condemning Moscow for starting the conflict last week and avoided using the word “invasion” — while underscoring it had no plans to impose unilateral sanctions on Russia. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia

Fear of losing Moscow’s support for inter-Korean policies likely a factor in response to Ukraine crisis, observers say

Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2022

How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia

South Korean President Moon Jae-in receives a Joseon Dynasty-era sword as a gift from Russian leader Vladimir Putin | Image: Official Blue House Twitter

Invaded 70 years ago by North Korea and having counted on widespread international support to end the conflict, South Korea has been slow to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, inviting sharp criticism domestically and abroad.

The Blue House initially refrained from condemning Moscow for starting the conflict last week and avoided using the word “invasion” — while underscoring it had no plans to impose unilateral sanctions on Russia.