South Korea's Yoon to Discuss Alleged Russia-North Korea Arms Deal at APEC Summit

Yoon Warns of Immediate Retaliation to North Korean Provocations, Highlights Security Threats of North Korea's Spy Satellite Program

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has expressed concern over the alleged illicit arms deal between North Korea and Russia, stating that he will emphasize its security implications and discuss international response at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Yoon warned that any provocations from North Korea will result in immediate retaliation by South Korean and U.S. forces, and emphasized the importance of demonstrating robust deterrence capabilities.
Experts suggest that North Korea's pursuit of Russian weapons technologies could help the country modernize its nuclear-capable missiles targeting South Korea and the U.S.
Yoon also highlighted the potential security threats posed by North Korea's spy satellite launch program, which is believed to be receiving Russian technological assistance.
Despite global conflicts, Yoon affirmed that the U.S. security commitment to South Korea remains strong, as evidenced by recent visits from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.