... sending their armaments to Ukraine. Notably, ahead of Seoul closing the said deals,
The New York Times
had published a fake news story about Russia allegedly “purchasing” “millions” of artillery rounds and missiles from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) for
use
in Ukraine. This could have served as an excuse for South Korea for taking a “retaliatory” step.
Russia’s possible retaliatory measures
Obviously, Seoul excludes the threat of direct Russian military retaliation for the appearance of South Korean-made combat planes, tanks or ammunition in the Ukrainian armed forces. Nevertheless, the Korean leadership ...
... It will not be a revelation to assume that all, even minor, steps with respect to Russia will be strictly controlled and restrained from Washington. Therefore, we should not expect much autonomy and progress from the Koreans.
This is nothing new for Russia. President Putin publicly spoke back in 2019 about South Korea’s “shortage of sovereignty” when making decisions regarding its relations with Moscow, even if it serves its own interests. “The Republic of Korea has certain allied obligations before the United States. Therefore, everything stops at a certain moment,” he
said
.
To be fair, it should be noted that the new South Korean administration is well-intentioned. Thus, the pre-election ...
Prospects of Russia — China and U.S. — China relations as well as possible scenarios after the U.S. presidential elections were discussed at the meeting
On August 27, 2020, RIAC Director General Andrey Kortunov met with Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Russia Lee Sok-Bae. Prospects of Russia — China and U.S. — China relations as well as possible scenarios after the U.S. presidential elections were discussed at the meeting.
RIAC Program Manager Ksenia Kuzmina, RIAC Program Assistant ...
... the two countries in the fight against the new type of coronavirus, the impact of the pandemic on the situation in Russia and South Korea, and its consequences for the global economy and the system of international relations. Special attention during the discussion was given to opportunities for the development of Russian-Korean cooperation and for developing a common response to the challenges of the post-coronavirus world order.
The success of the Republic of Korea in the fight against COVID-19 is due to a number of factors, including the quick response of the authorities,...
On September 20, 2019, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) together with the Sejong Institute for the first time in Russia held Korea Global ... ... Development, Paik Haksoon, President of the Sejong Institute, and Lee Seok-bae, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Russian Federation, opened the meeting.
The event was attended by a wide range of experts from different ...
On June 28, 2019, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Korea Foundation in cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Research Center at ... ... Korea Foundation Executive Vice-President, opened the Forum. Lee Seok-bae, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Russian Federation, delivered a congratulatory speech, while Gleb Ivashentsov, Ambassador Extraordinary ...
... China and Russia, withdrawal of American troops, and development of a disarmament program not only in the North, but also in South Korea. It was also noted that China could provide the DPRK with a nuclear umbrella.
The final report at the second session ... ... the second round table, G. Ivashentsov and the Vice-President of the Institute noted the need to continue cooperation between Russia and the Republic of Korea in solving the Korean nuclear problem and developing bilateral relations.
Two roundtable discussions with the ...
On November 22, RIAC, Hanyang University, and Korea Foundation held a round table on cooperation between Russia and South Korea within regional and bilateral agenda.
On November 22, 2018, within the framework of the visit of Russian international experts to the Republic of Korea, organized by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and Korea Foundation, a meeting was held with the leadership of the Office of Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic ...
... Unification of the Republic of Korea hosted a meeting for young Russian experts in international affairs having a study visit of to the Republic of Korea.
On November 20, 2018, Ministry of Unification of the Republic of Korea hosted a meeting for young Russian experts in international affairs having a study visit of to the Republic of Korea. A Ministry representative made a speech about the current state of South Korea policy regarding the prospects for unification with its northern neighbor. After the presentation, Russian experts made comments and asked questions about the policy of the United States and South Korea regarding the DPRK, about the development ...
On November 19, 2018, young Russian experts in international affairs made a study visit to the Republic of Korea. The visit was organized by Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) together with the Korea Foundation.
On November 19, 2018, young Russian experts in international affairs made a study visit to the Republic of Korea. The visit ...
