South Korea condemns North Korea's troop deployment to Russia as provocation
Summary: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol condemned North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia as a "provocation" and a global security threat. He stated that South Korea will not remain passive and may revise its arms export policy.
Yoon revealed that around 3,000 North Korean soldiers are training in Russia, with more expected to join. He emphasized the need for international cooperation to address this situation, following discussions with Polish President Andrzej Duda.
South Korea plans to enhance defense cooperation with Poland, including arms support for Ukraine. Yoon indicated that South Korea might consider supplying offensive weapons if necessary, marking a potential shift in its long-standing policy against arms sales to active conflict zones.
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