Analysis: South Korea and lethal aid to Ukraine
Concern is growing in Korea that the refusal to support Ukraine could lead to economic repercussions
Topic: South Korea and lethal aid to Ukraine
Event or Trend: A Russian delegation, led by Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Moscow's Security Council, visited North Korea 13-14 September. South Korea continues to withhold lethal military aid to Kyiv despite increased cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
Significance: South Korea has provided humanitarian and non-lethal aid to Ukraine, but has not provided lethal aid. This reluctance to supply arms is increasingly viewed unfavorably in Europe.
Concern is growing in Korea that the refusal to support Ukraine could lead to economic repercussions. Ukraine's post-war reconstruction is expected to be a multi-billion-dollar effort, with lucrative contracts for infrastructure, energy, and defense companies. South Korea’s exclusion from these projects may weaken its global standing, especially in diplomatic relations with Europe, and limit its influence in shaping post-war security frameworks in Eastern Europe.
Analysis: South Korea's decision to …