**South Korea and Ukraine Discuss Arms Supplies**
On November 27, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in Seoul. The meeting focused on the growing military ties between Russia and North Korea.
The Ukrainian delegation is reportedly seeking arms supplies from South Korea, but this has been a sensitive topic for the East Asian country. In recent weeks, Yoon said that South Korea might change its stance and provide defense support due to North Korea’s involvement in Russia’s war with Ukraine.
**Information Sharing and Intelligence**
During the meeting, both sides agreed to share information on North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia and on weapons and technology transfers between Russia and North Korea. They also discussed intelligence with National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik and Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun.
North Korea is believed to have sent over 10,000 troops to aid Russia in the war. The first clashes with Ukrainian forces were reported in Kursk Oblast. North Korea has become Moscow’s leading supplier of artillery shells and ballistic missiles.
**Limited Support**
Experts say that a rapid supply of arms to Ukraine from South Korea is unlikely due to the country’s laws against providing weapons to combat zones. A recent poll showed that while most South Koreans see Russia-North Korea ties as a threat, 82% oppose sending arms to Ukraine.
However, experts suggest that South Korea could provide significant support through ammunition supplies, including 155 mm artillery and compatible rounds with some of Ukraine’s guns.