Ukraine's Defense Minister to visit South Korea for weapons aid

According to South China Morning Post, analysts expect South Korea to be cautious in responding to the request, especially after Donald Trump's election win and repeated warnings from Moscow against such actions.

The delegation is expected to meet with South Korean officials "as early as Wednesday" to present a list of requests, including anti-aircraft missiles and artillery, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

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A spokesman for South Korea's defense ministry declined to comment.

Doo Jin-ho, a researcher at the Korea Institute for Defence Analyses, said that while South Korea is a leader in conventional weapons production, it is likely to proceed carefully.

“South Korea will listen to Ukraine’s request but is unlikely to make a firm commitment to supplying weapons,” Doo said.

“The government is expected to wait and see, monitoring Russia’s military ties with North Korea before deciding what to do next,” he added.

Doo also pointed out that Moscow’s threats, opposition from South Korea’s National Assembly, and the potential impact of Trump’s second term are factors influencing Seoul's hesitancy.

• According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election prompted South Korea to reconsider sending weapons to Ukraine.