South Korea's Yoon to discuss Pyongyang's 'distinct threat' to Europe at NATO

9/7/2024 12:08

        South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he would discuss with NATO leaders the distinct threat North Korea poses to Europe by deepening military ties with Russia, warning that Moscow must choose between the two Koreas where its true interests lie.
        
        Yoon said, it "depends entirely" on Russia where it wants to take future ties with South Korea, adding that Seoul would make a decision on weapons support for Ukraine based on how a new military pact between Moscow and Pyongyang plays out.
        
        Yoon said, "Military co-operation between Russia and North Korea poses a distinct threat and grave challenge to the peace and security on the Korean peninsula and in Europe."
        
        The remarks came in a written response to Reuters' questions ahead of a visit to Washington for a NATO summit.
        
        Yoon, who became the first South Korean leader to attend a NATO summit in 2022, is set to depart on Monday for the Washington event, his third time attending such a meeting.