Ukraine could soon receive military aid from South Korea after U.S. officials confirmed that North Korea deployed thousands of troops to Russia.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he may consider reviewing his country's ban on supplying lethal arms to Ukraine. South Korea is one of the top arms exporters in the world, but law prohibits Seoul from sending weapons to a country at war or one that is located in a conflict zone.RELATED STORY | Ukraine pleads for more aid to put 'victory plan' into actionThis comes a day after U.S.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also confirmed North Korean troops have been sent to Russian bases, calling it a 'very, very serious issue.' He also threatened potential consequences if those soldiers fight alongside Russians in the ongoing war against Ukraine.RELATED STORY | Video published by Ukraine purports to show North Korean soldiers in Russia'We are seeing evidence that there are North Korean troops' in Russia, Austin said.
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