Yoon's remarks came amid mounting pressure from Western allies ― the United States and NATO ― to supply weapons directly to Ukraine. South Korea is the world's eighth-largest arms exporter, with its weapons in high demand in Poland, a NATO member state.
However, the South Korean government has so far maintained a policy of not providing any lethal weapons to Ukraine, mindful of damaging relations with Moscow.
The Kremlin reacted furiously to Seoul's change in stance and warned of possibly supplying North Korea with advanced weapons if South Korea provides military assistance to Ukraine.
Moscow remains one of Pyongyang's main backers as the reclusive regime continues to develop nuclear weapons and missiles.
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However, the South Korean government has so far maintained a policy of not providing any lethal weapons to Ukraine, mindful of damaging relations with Moscow.
The Kremlin reacted furiously to Seoul's change in stance and warned of possibly supplying North Korea with advanced weapons if South Korea provides military assistance to Ukraine.
Moscow remains one of Pyongyang's main backers as the reclusive regime continues to develop nuclear weapons and missiles.
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