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South Korea to grant Ukraine a $100 million subsidized loan

Kyiv and Seoul have signed an agreement for a $100 million concessional loan to support Ukraine’s public finances, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry announced on Oct. 2.

3 October 2024, 01:25 AM

Hyundai registers trademarks in Russia despite exit

Despite its exit from the Russian market, South Korean automaker Hyundai has filed 18 trademark registration applications with Rospatent, though Russian publication Kommersant notes that this does not necessarily indicate the company's return to the market.

28 August 2024, 02:48 PM

Seoul and Russian-Ukrainian war — opinion

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 led to the Republic of Korea (ROK) joining international efforts to impose unprecedented and harsh sanctions against Russia.

27 August 2024, 09:35 PM

EU approves Czech purchase of ammunition for Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets – Ministry of Defense

Part of the funds generated from frozen Russian assets in the EU will be used to purchase and supply ammunition to Ukraine as part of a Czech initiative, Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová announced on Aug. 20.

20 August 2024, 04:03 PM

South Korea considers nuclear weapons in response to North Korean threat

South Korea's Defense Minister Shin Won-sik warned that if the country were to break its alliance with the United States and start producing nuclear weapons, it would shock financial markets. He rejected calls for South Korea to build its own nuclear arsenal to deter North Korea in an interview with Reuters on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 12:04 PM

North Korean spy satellite explodes at launch; it may have used a Russian engine

North Korea could have received an engine from Russia for its reconnaissance satellite, which it unsuccessfully tried to launch in May 2024, Reuters reported, citing South Korean intelligence on July 29.

30 July 2024, 10:25 AM

North Korea sends more than 5 mln munitions to Russia - South Korea's Defense Ministry

North Korea has sent more than 5 million artillery shells and dozens of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to be used in the war against Ukraine, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won Sik told Japanese publication Yomiuri Shimbun on July 24.

24 July 2024, 01:47 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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