South Korea maintains policy against lethal aid to Ukraine
Despite increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, the South Korean government confirmed on September 18, 2026, that it will not provide lethal military aid to Ukraine. Seoul intends to continue providing humanitarian support while deepening non-lethal cooperation with Kyiv, particularly in air defense capabilities, as the security implications of the Russia-DPRK partnership continue to concern the South Korean administration.
Date: September 18, 2026
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Militarnyi