Thu Nov 07 08:31:55 UTC 2024: ## South Korea May Send Weapons to Ukraine Amidst North Korean Involvement
**Seoul, South Korea** – In a major policy shift, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced that his country is not ruling out providing weapons directly to Ukraine. This decision comes amid growing concerns about North Korea’s deepening involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
President Yoon revealed that South Korea’s traditional policy of not supplying weapons to countries at war could change, particularly in light of intelligence reports indicating that North Korea has sent around 10,000 troops to Russia to aid its war effort.
“Depending on the level of North Korean involvement, we will gradually adjust our support strategy in phases,” President Yoon said at a press conference. “This means we are not ruling out the possibility of providing weapons.”
The statement follows accusations that Pyongyang has been supplying artillery shells and missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine. While initially providing defensive weapons, President Yoon hinted at a potential escalation of support depending on the evolving situation.
Furthermore, President Yoon confirmed a phone conversation with US president-elect Donald Trump, where they discussed North Korea’s recent provocations, including sending balloons filled with trash into South Korea. The two leaders agreed to meet in the near future to discuss these issues further.
This potential shift in South Korea’s stance on the Ukraine conflict marks a significant development, particularly given its long-standing policy of neutrality. The decision reflects growing international concern over North Korea’s involvement and the escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine.
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