Russia and South Korea's unilateral sanctions: ”unfriendly measures” have a negative impact on bilateral relations

Russia criticized the South Korean government's independently announced sanctions against Russia, calling them "unfriendly measures." At a press conference on the 3rd (local time), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, ``South Korea is a Russian city.
"The introduction of sanctions against private citizens and corporations is an unfriendly measure." He then warned that Russia would respond accordingly, saying, ``This measure will have a negative impact on bilateral relations.''
The previous day, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs imposed its own sanctions on two Russian vessels and two individuals involved in sending North Korean workers, including two Russian ships involved in transporting military supplies to North Korea and information technology (IT) personnel. to
It was announced that it would be included. This is the first time that the South Korean government has imposed its own sanctions targeting only Russian-flagged vessels, institutions, and individuals.