Ukraine sought to purchase weapons from South Korea to aid in its resistance against the Russian army. However, Seoul declined the request, according to SBS News. According to the media outlet, the Ukrainian delegation requested permission to purchase,

South Koreans remain widely opposed to directly supplying arms to Ukraine, recent polls show, despite renewed international requests from Kyiv and allied capitals after North Korean troops were reported to be helping Russia.

The European Parliament has called for South Korea's support for Ukraine, condemning Russia's military cooperation with North Korea.In a resolution adopted at