The Ukrainian delegation held important meetings in South Korea. Umerov told the details
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The Ukrainian delegation headed by the defense minister held a meeting with the leadership of South Korea. They discussed the participation of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine and issues of strengthening security.
The Ukrainian delegation held a meeting with the leadership of South Korea. They talked about the participation of the DPRK military in the war against Ukraine, additional security challenges and not only. Details of an important meeting were announced by the minister of defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, reports UNN.
"... today, the Ukrainian delegation in Seoul held meetings with President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Sok Yol, Defense Minister Kim Yong hyun and national security adviser Jang Ho Jin. reported on the facts of the participation of a 12-thousandth contingent of military personnel from North Korea in the Russian army. North Korean troops not only provide equipment and people, but also actively support strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure," Umerov said.
According to him, the actions also pose a serious threat to the Republic of Korea, because North Korean troops are gaining experience in conducting combat operations, which in the future may create additional security challenges in the region.
Umerov added that together with President Yun Sok Yol, they discussed joint steps to strengthen security and stability.
"We believe that our arguments about the need to increase cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Korea will lead to a tangible strengthening of security for our peoples and regions," the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry concluded.
