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South Korea considers sending personnel to Ukraine to monitor whether a North Korean military deployment occurs
Oct. 22 () –
North Korea on Tuesday described as “unfounded rumors” the accusations made in recent days by South Korea and Ukraine regarding their alleged sending of troops to Russia for their deployment in Ukrainian territory as part of the invasion of the country. unleashed in February 2022.
“Regarding the so-called military cooperation with Russia, my delegation has no need to comment on unfounded and common rumors aimed at damaging the image of North Korea and undermining legitimate, friendly and cooperative relations between sovereign States,” he said. a North Korean representative to the United Nations.
Thus, he maintained during an appearance before the First Commission of the United Nations, dedicated to matters of disarmament and international security, that criticism of the shipment of weapons between both countries “is totally incompatible with the debate” and takes place “between sovereign States “.
On the other hand, the North Korean representative has criticized the “provocative” statements by several delegations present at the meeting and has once again defended Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program, which he described as “a sovereign prerogative” and “part of the right to self-defense” against “nuclear threats” by the United States “for decades.”
“Any accusation against North Korea’s position on nuclear deterrence represents a serious violation of sovereignty and is an intolerable interference in North Korea’s internal affairs,” he said, while insisting that the country does not assume a “threat to international peace and security.”
In fact, he has argued that “the harsh reality” demonstrates that “North Korea’s defensive deterrence contributes significantly to peace and security in the world, as it effectively prevents war and aggression by armed forces. hostile and maintains the balance of power in the region.
“The forces that call North Korea’s nuclear deterrent as threatening only reveal that they have hostile intentions to attack North Korea,” said the North Korean representative, who has also criticized the international sanctions imposed as the country, part of the ” anti-North Korean policy” of the United States and its “vassal forces.
In this way, he has harshly attacked Japan, which he has described as “a criminal war state for the last century” and has argued that Tokyo “has no moral right to mention North Korea’s right to self-defense.” “Japan has the ambition to launch another aggression against North Korea with its hostile allies,” he concluded.
The words of the North Korean representative to the UN have taken place after South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul, Georgi Zinoviev, on Monday to protest the alleged sending of North Korean soldiers to the country and to demand Moscow’s ” immediate withdrawal” from Russian territory.
In response, the Russian Embassy in Seoul indicated that Zinoviev followed Russia’s position on this matter and pointed out that “cooperation between Russia and North Korea takes place within the framework of international law and is not directed against the security interests of Korea.” south”.
SEOUL WEIGHTS ITS RESPONSE
In this context, South Korean government sources cited by the Yonhap news agency indicated this Tuesday that the authorities are considering sending personnel to Ukraine to monitor whether there is a deployment of North Korean troops to support the Russian invasion.
“There is a possibility that personnel will be sent to Ukraine to supervise the tactics and combat capabilities of the North Korean special forces sent in support of Russia,” they said. In case of deployment, the team would be made up of members of Intelligence units.
Furthermore, the South Korean Government would be considering the possibility of providing military support to Ukraine if this deployment is confirmed, although until now it has avoided sending weapons and other types of related material to kyiv.
“While the signs of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia are being analyzed, response measures would be given in a phased manner,” these sources have argued, noting that “instead of lethal weapons, defensive weapons would be prioritized.” .
“Even if lethal aid is delivered, it would first be considered a way to send it indirectly,” they have pointed out, after the spokesperson for the South Korean Ministry of Defense, Jeon Ha Kyou, has insisted that the shipment of logistical material and humanitarian aid could continue.
The South Korean intelligence services assured on Friday that members of the North Korean special forces are already deployed in the Russian city of Vladivostok, after which they “received military uniforms and Russian-made weapons” and were given “identification cards.” counterfeit” to fight on the Ukrainian front.
Following this, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andri Sibiha, warned NATO that North Korean troops are already invading Europe and urged them to “act without delay” by putting into practice the ‘victory plan’ presented the day before by the President, Volodimir Zelensky, at the last summit of the European Union (EU).
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