South Korea

South Korean parliament fails to impeach President Yun Seok-young South Korean President Yun Seok-yol has avoided impeachment, as the National Assembly (parliament) of South Korea failed to get the required number of votes on Saturday. 07.12.24 15:52 3 917 28

South Korean government lifts martial law – Yonhap The South Korean government has lifted martial law in the country. 03.12.24 23:00 5 265 14

South Korean Parliament votes to lift martial law in country – media The South Korean parliament has voted to lift martial law. 03.12.24 18:53 6 893 0

South Korean President Yol announces introduction of martial law On Tuesday, December 3, South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol announced the introduction of martial law in the country. 03.12.24 16:35 13 318 37

Umierov met with South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol: They discussed cooperation between Russia and DPRK During his visit to Seoul, Defense Minister Rustem Umierov met with South Korean President Yun Seok-yol. 27.11.24 16:28 1 512 9 Previously in trend: War

Umierov plans visit to South Korea for arms talks - South China Morning Post Defense Minister Rustem Umierov plans to visit South Korea on November 27. There he will ask to transfer weapons to Ukraine. 26.11.24 15:20 791 22

Sybiha discusses expansion of cooperation between two countries with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. 25.11.24 19:04 414 2

Russia handed over air defense systems and missiles to DPRK in exchange for soldiers - South Korea Russia has probably provided North Korea with anti-aircraft missiles and air defense systems, as well as oil and various economic aid, in exchange for sending North Korean troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. 22.11.24 18:12 1 674 29

Poland deploys South Korean K2 tanks on border with Russia Poland has sent the first K2 tanks, handed over to it by the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem, to the 9th Armored Cavalry Brigade, which is stationed in the city of Braniewo, a few kilometers from the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation. 14.11.24 15:48 5 702 41

DPRK military already fighting against Ukraine - South Korean intelligence According to South Korea's intelligence agency, the North Korean military, which Russia sent to the Kursk region, are already participating in hostilities against the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 13.11.24 15:18 5 012 17

Trump and the President of South Korea discussed the participation of the DPRK on the side of the Russian Federation South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States. Over the phone, they agreed to hold a personal meeting in the near future. 07.11.24 08:13 4 917 9

DPRK sends soldiers to Russia in exchange for food aid and space technology - media The DPRK has sent thousands of its soldiers to Russia to fight against Ukraine. The agreement on the participation of DPRK troops in the war against Ukraine on the side of Russia is beneficial for Pyongyang, as it will cover the financial and food crisis in the country. 04.11.24 08:20 5 563 76 Previously in trend: War

South Korea may transfer weapons to Ukraine due to presence of DPRK troops in Russia - Reuters South Korea's support for Ukraine may increase due to the presence of DPRK troops in Russia. In particular, we are talking about sending weapons. 03.11.24 15:06 7 064 35

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is waiting for group of specialists from South Korea Ukraine is waiting for a group of experts from South Korea to exchange data. 31.10.24 21:47 2 282 31

Ukraine will ask for weapons from South Korea: artillery, air defense and some other unofficial things - Zelenskyy Ukraine will make an official request to South Korea for weapons supplies. 31.10.24 18:39 2 610 49

South Korean analysts in Ukraine will study trends of modern warfare - Ministry of Defense South Korea will send a group of observers or analysts to Ukraine. Their task will be to study the trends of modern warfare. 31.10.24 10:10 1 578 27

Ukraine and South Korea will determine format of cooperation this week, - Nykyforov The Office of the President announced news about the development of cooperation between Ukraine and South Korea. 30.10.24 22:14 693 7

South Korea is not yet considering supplying 155 mm shells to Ukraine South Korea is not yet considering the possibility of direct supplies of 155 mm artillery shells to Ukraine. 30.10.24 20:29 1 981 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

North Korea sent 20-year-old soldiers and teenagers to fight against Ukraine, South Korean intelligence North Korea has transferred 20-year-old soldiers and teenagers to Russia to take part in hostilities against Ukraine. 30.10.24 08:38 13 062 115 Previously in trend: War

Von der Leyen and South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol discuss Russia’s involvement in war against Ukraine President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Republic of Korea Yun Seok-yeol discussed North Korea's military assistance to Russia in its war against Ukraine. 28.10.24 18:24 1 021 6

DPRK to send second batch of troops to Russia soon - Bloomberg The DPRK plans to send more troops to Russia. The first group of 1,500 North Korean elite troops is already undergoing training in Russia's Far East as part of a plan to deploy about 10,000 soldiers from North Korea. 25.10.24 17:45 5 205 55 Previously in trend: War

Poland will not hand over weapons bought from South Korea to Ukraine - Duda Poland will not transfer weapons bought from South Korea to Ukraine. 25.10.24 13:16 5 625 69 Previously in trend: War

DPRK sends 3,000 troops to Russia to participate in war with Ukraine - South Korean intelligence According to South Korean intelligence, North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia, and this number is expected to increase. 23.10.24 17:28 5 353 44 Previously in trend: War

NATO cannot confirm involvement of DPRK troops in war in Ukraine on side of Russia, we are waiting for information from South Korea - Rutte At present, NATO cannot confirm that Pyongyang has sent North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine on the side of Russia. The Alliance is waiting to receive detailed information from the North Atlantic Council from its partners in South Korea. 22.10.24 20:48 2 989 42 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine may receive lethal weapons from South Korea - media The authorities of the Republic of Korea are ready to move away from the official policy of supporting non-lethal weapons and provide Ukraine with defensive and offensive weapons. Such a decision may be a response to the DPRK joining the war. 22.10.24 14:26 3 083 9

South Korea may send military personnel to Ukraine - Newsweek South Korea may send military and intelligence personnel to Ukraine after the DPRK sent troops to support Russia. 22.10.24 07:55 8 884 44 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

South Korea and UK agree to counter threats to cooperation between DPRK and Russia On Monday, October 21, South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The meeting took place in Seoul. 21.10.24 18:31 1 146 5

Sending DPRK troops to fight in Ukraine would mean significant escalation - Rutte NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a conversation with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol about information on the involvement of DPRK military in the Russian war against Ukraine. 21.10.24 14:11 4 883 48

South Korean intelligence identified North Korean engineer who participated in missile attack on Ukraine. PHOTO South Korea's intelligence service identified a North Korean missile engineer who was stationed at Russian positions near the front line in eastern Ukraine and observed missile launches at Ukrainian territory. 20.10.24 18:23 19 053 92 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine to receive preferential loan from South Korea for first time: agreement is signed Ukraine has signed a loan agreement to raise $100 million from the Export-Import Bank of the Republic of Korea. 02.10.24 20:13 11 0

Alliance will welcome Seoul’s decision to provide lethal aid to Ukraine - NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg South Korea's potential armed support for Ukraine is fundamentally different from North Korea's arms supply to Russia. 28.06.24 09:10 1 693 1

South Korea extends sanctions against vessels, companies and officials from Russia and DPRK South Korea has imposed sanctions on Russian and North Korean vessels for engaging in illegal arms and fuel trafficking and other activities that violate UN Security Council resolutions. 27.06.24 17:13 621 1

Russia’s supply of high-precision weapons to DPRK will not leave any obstacles for Seoul to help Ukraine - National Security Adviser of South Korea Jang Ho-jin South Korea will have no obstacles to helping Ukraine if Russia provides North Korea with precision weapons. 23.06.24 09:41 8 651 33

South Korea may transfer air defense systems to Ukraine - Yonhap South Korea may reconsider its decision to transfer arms to Ukraine and provide air defense systems. 20.06.24 16:14 7 977 21 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

South Korea to reconsider arms supplies to Ukraine After signing a pact on mutual defence in the event of a war between the DPRK and Russia, South Korea will consider supplying weapons to Ukraine. 20.06.24 13:56 9 412 35

Ukraine received 40 ambulances from South Korea. PHOTO Today, Ukraine received 40 ambulances from the Korean Red Cross. 15.05.24 19:34 4 970 19 Incidents

South Korea confirms its participation in Global Peace Summit - Zelenskyy South Korea has agreed to participate in the Global Peace Summit, scheduled for 15-16 June in Switzerland. 14.05.24 18:11 431 1 World

South Korea will allocate $2.3 billion in aid to Ukraine, and also plans to finance rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers South Korea will allocate $2.3 billion to Ukraine as part of a new package of financial assistance. Seoul also plans to offer $12 million for the rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers 06.04.24 11:57 1 879 14 War in Ukraine

DPRK’s missile use in war against Ukraine creates new international challenges – South Korea at UN The use of North Korean missiles in Russia’s war against Ukraine has a significant impact on global nuclear nonproliferation and creates new challenges that require a joint international response. 10.01.24 21:11 2 754 8 Previously in trend: War

South Korea handed over 10 demining vehicles to SESU (State Emergency Service of Ukraine). PHOTOS The Government of the Republic of Korea, with the assistance of the Embassy, handed over 10 demining machines manufactured by the Croatian company DOK-ING to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine as part of humanitarian aid. 15.12.23 16:25 3 938 8 Society

Macron and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-Yeol discussed long-term support for Ukraine During a meeting with South Korean leader Yoon Suk-Yeol, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine. 24.11.23 17:00 1 393 5 Previously in trend: War

Blinken to visit Seoul to discuss arms shipments from DPRK to Russia U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is to visit the South Korean capital Seoul to discuss arms sales from the DPRK to Russia. 02.11.23 17:57 1 938 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Seoul: DPRK transferred over 1 million artillery shells to Russia for war against Ukraine North Korea provided Russia with more than 1 million artillery shells for the war against Ukraine. 01.11.23 14:27 6 380 60 World

US, South Korea launch joint air exercises - Reuters On Monday, October 30, the U.S. and South Korean air forces began joint exercises involving 130 military aircraft from both countries. 30.10.23 14:16 893 0 World

British and South Korean military conduct large-scale exercises near DPRK border The United Kingdom and South Korea conducted military exercises involving more than 4,000 troops and nearly 300 pieces of military equipment near the border with the DPRK. 20.10.23 14:01 566 1 World

DPRK may be involved in preparations for Hamas attack on Israel - South Korea North Korea is likely to be linked to the Hamas terrorist group in the arms trade and could have interacted with it on a number of military issues in the militants’ preparations for an attack on Israel. 17.10.23 15:05 1 373 7 World

Ukraine and South Korea signed agreement on loans for reconstruction. PHOTO Ukraine and the Republic of Korea have signed an agreement on loans from the Economic Development and Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to support the implementation of key post-war reconstruction projects. 14.09.23 19:24 1 592 26 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

South Korea has evidence that North Korea is supplying Russia with weapons for its war against Ukraine South Korea has long had evidence that Moscow receives weapons from North Korea and uses them in Russia’s war against Ukraine. 14.09.23 15:20 7 891 20 World