Umerov meets South Korean President to discuss Russia-North Korea coeration

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Ye in Seoul, sharing Ukrainian intelligence on military coeration between Russia and North Korea. The two sides also discussed joint responses to emerging security threats.

That is according to Yonhap, Ukrinform reports.

During the meeting, Yoon emphasized South Korea's commitment to discussing "practical response measures" with Ukraine to counter the security threats posed by the growing military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Ukraine and South Korea agreed to continue sharing information on North Korea's tro deployment to Russia and on weapons and technogy transfers between Russia and North Korea.

Additionally, the Ukraine delegation held separate talks with National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik and Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun flowing their meeting with Yoon to share intelligence on North Korean tros deployed to Russia and expressed hes for deepening future coeration with South Korea.

Read also: Pentagon confirms deployment of 12,000 North Korean tros at Ukraine borders

It was anticipated that the Ukrainian minister would request arms support from South Korea, however, it remains unclear whether this tic was formally addressed.

President Yoon previously stated that South Korea's decision on supplying arms to Ukraine would depend on the extent of military coeration between Pyongyang and Moscow.

As reported by Ukrinform, the Ukrainian delegation, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, arrived in South Korea on November 27.

Source: ukrinform.net

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