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SEOUL: South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol hinted at possible
military assistance to Ukraine beyond humanitarian and economic aid if it comes
under large-scale civilian attack.
He has disclosed
this development in an interview with Reuters ahead of his official visit to United
State next week. The president further added that his government is identifying
ways to maximum help to defend and rebuild Ukraine just like South Korea received
international assistance during Korean War of 1950-53.
"If
there is a situation the international community cannot condone, such as any
large-scale attack on civilians, massacre or serious violation of the laws of
war, it might be difficult for us to insist only on humanitarian or financial
support," Yoon added.
Seoul
has expressed, for the first time, its willingness to supply weapons to Ukraine,
after previously ruling out the option of providing lethal aid for over a year.
South Korea, an ally of the US and a significant producer of artillery
ammunition, had been reluctant to provoke Russia due to its economic interests
in the country and Moscow’s sway over North Korea. However, despite growing
pressure from Western nations to provide arms, South Korean President attempted
to take this action that is going to upset Russia as well.
Yoon said
further, "I believe there won't be limitations to the extent of the
support to defend and restore a country that's been illegally invaded both
under international and domestic law." "However, considering
our relationship with the parties engaged in the war and developments in the
battlefield, we will take the most appropriate measures."
(Courtesy: Reuters)
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