Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Korean tensions flare as Seoul, Pyongyang take opposing sides in the Russo-Ukrainian War

How close are we to World War III? How many countries are involved in the Russo-Ukrainian War? Probably, several dozens.

"More than 70 years after the nominal end of the Korean War, North and South Korea find themselves at loggerheads 7,000 kilometers west of their heavily fortified border -- on opposing sides of the war in Ukraine.

Moscow and Kyiv have looked to Pyongyang and Seoul, respectively, for munitions and nonlethal support as the conflict in Ukraine grinds its way through a third year since Russia invaded its neighbor. ..."

"... The stakes have also been raised significantly on the Korean Peninsula, scholars say."

Korean tensions flare as Seoul, Pyongyang take opposing sides on Ukraine - Nikkei Asia 

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