S. Korea Given Prior Notice on U.S. Decision to Allow Ukraine to Use Missiles against Russia l KBS WORLD

The presidential workplace stated that South Korea was given prior discover by the US on its reported choice to permit Ukraine to make use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia.

A senior official accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol on his go to to Brazil for the G20 summit informed reporters on Monday that when the U.S. makes selections, it notifies Seoul prematurely. 

U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly allowed Ukraine to make use of missiles referred to as Military Tactical Missile System(ATACMS) to strike inside Russia, in response to the participation of North Korean troops.

As for Seoul’s attainable provision of weapons to Ukraine, the senior official stated that as allies, South Korea and the U.S. can trade needed weapons if wanted, however there have been no selections or no detailed discussions relating to Ukraine.

The official additionally commented on Yoon’s interview with Brazilian newspapers through which he stated South Korea’s relations with the U.S. and China aren’t about selecting sides. 

The official stated that South Korea should focus on first with the US as its ally, however will even make effort to additional develop relations with China as nicely.