Invaded 70 years ago by North Korea and having counted on widespread international support to end the conflict, South Korea has been slow to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, inviting sharp criticism domestically and abroad.
The Blue House initially refrained from condemning Moscow for starting the conflict last week and avoided using the word “invasion” — while underscoring it had no plans to impose unilateral sanctions on Russia.
Though Seoul’s position has hardened in recent days, the administration’s North Korea policy goals may have partially influenced its ambiguity on Russia, some experts told
Invaded 70 years ago by North Korea and having counted on widespread international support to end the conflict, South Korea has been slow to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, inviting sharp criticism domestically and abroad.
The Blue House initially refrained from condemning Moscow for starting the conflict last week and avoided using the word “invasion” — while underscoring it had no plans to impose unilateral sanctions on Russia.
