The newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources, that Seoul had reached a “secret deal” with Washington to transfer the missiles to the United States for delivery to Ukraine, after Washington asked its ally last year Asian this support.
South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Jun Ha-kyu said on Thursday he was in talks with the Pentagon about munitions exports, but there were “inaccurate parts” in the report. Wall Street Journal, declining to go into details.
“There have been various discussions and requests, and our government will take appropriate action while thoroughly reviewing the war and humanitarian situation in Ukraine,” John said at a press briefing.
Seoul, a Washington ally and major producer of artillery munitions, has so far ruled out sending lethal military aid to Ukraine, citing its business ties with Russia and Moscow’s influence over North Korea, despite growing pressure from Washington and Europe to supply arms. in Kiev.
President Yoon Sok Yul, in an interview with Reuters in April, hinted at the possibility of a change in his country’s stance, saying it could be difficult for Seoul to pledge humanitarian support. and financial only if Ukraine faced a large-scale attack against civilian targets or “a situation that the international community cannot tolerate.” about her”.
The newspaper said a “breakthrough” was achieved after Yoon visited Washington last month to hold a summit with President Joe Biden.
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