“This illegal military cooperation is a major security threat to the world,” declared South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, denouncing the deployment of North Korean troops on Russian soil. In a striking statement during a Cabinet meeting in Seoul, Yoon expressed deep concerns about Pyongyang’s direct support of Moscow, emphasizing that this development endangers not only South Korea but global stability.
The President’s warning comes as North Korea has sent troops and weaponry to bolster Russian forces against Ukraine, three years into the grinding conflict. “This is not a regional matter,” Yoon stated. “The world must recognize that North Korea’s support of Russia is a serious risk to the international order.” The move marks the latest escalation in North Korea’s involvement, pushing the conflict beyond a proxy war and into uncharted territory, with global implications that are sounding alarm bells from Seoul to Washington.
Seoul has pledged proactive response measures, with Yoon urging his Cabinet to prepare counterstrategies and ramp up risk management efforts in light of what he described as “heightened global security threats.” According to the Korea Times, he instructed ministers to evaluate every possible response scenario as North Korea’s alliance with Russia continues to expand, with Pyongyang sending both manpower and military supplies. In tandem, the United States has started diplomatic consultations, seeking coordinated responses from allies to counter the deepening Russia-North Korea military collaboration.
Sources for this article include Korea Times, Ukrinform, and official statements from the South Korean government.
