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South Korean Assistance to the U.S. in the War with Iran: Between Allied Duty and National Interests
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is trying to maneuver between pressure from the United States, which demands participation in the conflict with Iran, and risks to national security and reputation, opting for a strategy of stalling and minimizing a direct military presence.
On the recall of the Republic of Korea’s ambassador from Ukraine
Park Ki-chang, South Korea’s ambassador to Ukraine, has returned to Seoul after being recalled in protest at Kyiv’s disclosure of information regarding the handover of North Korean prisoners of war to the South Korean side.
Zelensky’s Korean Blunder: Seoul Is Running Out of Patience
Volodymyr Zelensky probably did not expect two North Korean prisoners of war to create a diplomatic crisis with South Korea. That is nevertheless what happened.
