South Korea Considers Supplying Weapons To Ukraine Amid Conflict

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, and Poland's President Andrzej Duda, left, shake hands after a joint press conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 24,

South Korea's president has indicated the possibility of providing weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea's alleged deployment of troops to support Russia's actions in Ukraine. The president emphasized that South Korea will not remain passive in the face of these developments.

Following a meeting with the Polish president, it was revealed that around 3,000 North Korean troops are believed to have been sent to Russia for training, with plans to increase this number to 10,000 by the end of the year. Both North Korea and Russia have denied the presence of North Korean troops.

The meeting between South Korea and Poland focused on enhancing defense cooperation, with Poland acquiring military equipment from South Korea to strengthen its capabilities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

South Korea is considering various measures in response to the situation, including potentially supplying weapons to Ukraine, a departure from its previous policy of not arming countries in conflict. The president highlighted the global security implications of North Korea's actions and stated that South Korea will collaborate with allies to address the situation.

North Korea reportedly sent troops to Russia for training, denied by both countries.

South Korea may supply weapons to Ukraine due to North Korea's actions.

South Korea and Poland discussed enhancing defense cooperation.

Poland to acquire military equipment from South Korea to strengthen capabilities.

South Korea reevaluating policy on arming countries in conflict.

Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula as North Korea advances nuclear and missile programs.

Concerns about technology transfers between North Korea and Russia.

Experts question combat effectiveness of North Korean troops in Ukraine.

South Korea criticizes North Korea for participating in 'illegal invasion.'

While South Korea has provided humanitarian aid and non-lethal support to Ukraine and imposed sanctions on Russia, it has refrained from directly arming Ukraine. However, the country is now exploring the option of supplying defensive and offensive weapons systems to Ukraine.

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated since North Korea used Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an opportunity to advance its nuclear and missile programs. Concerns have been raised about potential technology transfers between North Korea and Russia, which could enhance North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

Experts have expressed uncertainty about the combat effectiveness of North Korean troops in Ukraine due to their lack of experience, outdated weaponry, and limited training with Russian forces. South Korean officials have criticized North Korea for sending troops to participate in what they described as an 'illegal invasion.'