National Security Office, British National Security Adviser Call...Discussing Russia's Response to the Book

Shin Won-sik, head of the National Security Office, spoke on the phone at the request of British National Security Adviser Tim Barrow this afternoon (30th) and discussed North Korea's response to sending troops to Russia.

The presidential office said in a press release that Shin shared information about North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia, saying that our government will not sit idly by and take effective step-by-step measures according to the progress of the situation.

Barrow also said he would continue close cooperation with the Republic of Korea, sending a strong message to the UK to counter the military closeness between Russia and North Korea.

The two sides also agreed to further strengthen the global strategic partnership between Korea and the United Kingdom.