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North Korean diplomat defects to South Korea with family
A high-ranking North Korean diplomat who had worked at the embassy in Cuba for nine years fled to South Korea with his family in November 2023, but it became known only after he spoke to the media, NK News reported on July 16.
17 July 2024, 10:00 AM
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NATO welcomes South Korea's decision to transfer lethal military aid to Ukraine — Stoltenberg
NATO will welcome any lethal aid from South Korea for Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with South Korean news agency Yonhap published on June 28.
28 June 2024, 05:55 PM
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South Korea hits back at North Korea-Russia military pact with sanctions
South Korea imposed sanctions on North Korea's Missile Administration and four Russian vessels for engaging in illicit weapons and fuel trade and other activities in violation of U.N. Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on June 27.
27 June 2024, 05:24 PM
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Seoul signals lethal aid to Ukraine if Russia supplies precision weapons to North Korea
Seoul will not be deterred from providing lethal weapons to Ukraine if Russia transfers precision weapons to North Korea, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on June 23, citing National Security Advisor Chang Ho-jin.
23 June 2024, 03:00 PM
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South Korea weighs supplying Ukraine with artillery shells
South Korea might start providing Ukraine with air defense systems and 155mm artillery shells, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on June 21, citing government sources.
22 June 2024, 01:22 AM
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South Korea's arms transfer to Ukraine hinges on Russia's stance on North Korea – Yonhap
South Korea will determine the volume of its arms supplies to Ukraine based on Russia's position on its relations with North Korea, said Presidential National Security Advisor Chang Ho-jin on June 21, according to news agency Yonhap.
21 June 2024, 03:31 PM
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South Korea mulls arms supplies to Ukraine after Russia-North Korea deal
South Korea decided to reconsider the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine in the wake of the agreement between Russia and North Korea, news agency Yonhap reported on June 20.
20 June 2024, 05:17 PM
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North Korea launches missiles into Sea of Japan following joint US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan (East Sea) on May 17, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.
17 May 2024, 04:43 PM
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We see historic turning point in Japan defense strategy amid Russian invasion - Ukraine's Ambassador to Japan
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ambassador Serhiy Korsunskyi revealed a significant shift in Japan’s defense strategy during an interview with Radio NV on April 17.
18 April 2024, 04:49 PM
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US-South Korea joint air force exercises kick off near Seoul
The United States and South Korea launched large-scale air force exercises involving around 100 combat aircraft of various types, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on April 12.
12 April 2024, 05:45 PM
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South Korea to help fund rehabilitation of Ukrainian veterans
South Korea will provide financial aid to Ukraine to help pay for medical care and rehabilitation of its wounded soldiers, South Korean Foreign Ministry announced on April 5.
5 April 2024, 11:40 PM
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Seoul seizes cargo ship sailing from North Korea to Russia — report
South Korean authorities have seized a vessel believed to be in breach of UN sanctions against North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on April 3, citing unnamed sources.
3 April 2024, 09:15 PM
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South Korea curbs electric vehicle battery exports to Russia
South Korea has followed the EU in banning the supply of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to Russia, local outlet Kommersant reported on March 6.
6 March 2024, 04:05 PM

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