Why Seoul’s threats to punish Russia for aiding North Korea won’t achieve much



Analysis Why Seoul’s threats to punish Russia for aiding North Korea won’t achieve much Experts say Russian military aid would enrage South Korea but question if it would retaliate by sending arms to Ukraine James Fretwell October 20, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 14, 2023) South Korea has warned Russia of stern measures if it deepens military cooperation with North Korea, but experts told NK News that they questioned how far Seoul would be willing to go if Moscow crosses its red line. In a recent interview with ROK media, unification minister Kim Yung-ho said “we cannot help but seek powerful sanctions against Russia and North Korea with the U.S. and other nations” if Moscow offers Pyongyang military technology. South Korea has warned Russia of stern measures if it deepens military cooperation with North Korea, but experts told NK News that they questioned how far Seoul would be willing to go if Moscow crosses its red line. In a recent interview with ROK media, unification minister Kim Yung-ho said “we cannot help but seek powerful sanctions against Russia and North Korea with the U.S. and other nations” if Moscow offers Pyongyang military technology. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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Why Seoul’s threats to punish Russia for aiding North Korea won’t achieve much

Experts say Russian military aid would enrage South Korea but question if it would retaliate by sending arms to Ukraine

James Fretwell October 20, 2023

Why Seoul’s threats to punish Russia for aiding North Korea won’t achieve much

Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 14, 2023)

South Korea has warned Russia of stern measures if it deepens military cooperation with North Korea, but experts told NK News that they questioned how far Seoul would be willing to go if Moscow crosses its red line.

In a recent interview with ROK media, unification minister Kim Yung-ho said “we cannot help but seek powerful sanctions against Russia and North Korea with the U.S. and other nations” if Moscow offers Pyongyang military technology.

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