Presidential Office "North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia, international security threat...Urged to withdraw immediately"

The president's office called for the immediate withdrawal of the North Korean military, saying that North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is a security threat not only to South Korea but also to the international community.

Kim Tae-hyo, the first deputy director of the National Security Office, held an emergency National Security Council standing committee presided over by Shin Won-sik today (22nd) and strongly condemned North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia as a violation of the UN Security Council.

In addition, they will work closely with allies and allies to implement phased countermeasures in line with the progress of Russia-North Korea military cooperation and to ensure that strong and effective measures are implemented.

Asked if the principle of refraining from providing weapons for killing in Ukraine would be broken, a senior presidential official said, "All weapons can be killed depending on the intention, and if the limit is excessive, we can even consider providing support for attack."

Regarding the reason why the U.S. does not officially confirm North Korea's dispatch, he said that when the U.S. announces its position, future measures and measures should be prepared, and that it will take some time.

He added that the status of North Korea's dispatch of troops, which was disclosed mainly by intelligence agencies, and the fact that Russia-North Korea cooperation were the result of information created by sharing with allies such as the United States and Ukraine.