South Korean President Yoon points out the influence of North Korea-backed forces in the prolonged Ukraine war

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol pointed out that the prolonged war in Ukraine is due to the presence of supporting forces such as North Korea.
On the 11th (local time), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and four Indo-Pacific countries held a summit in Washington DC.
In his speech at the Inter-Korean Peace Forum (IPF4) summit, President Yoon said, "The military and economic assistance that Russia could provide to North Korea would increase security threats on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region."
President Yoon said, "In accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, we must thoroughly cut off all cooperation that contributes to North Korea's military buildup, including military cooperation between Russia and North Korea."
Russia, a member of the Security Council, is undermining the very foundations of the UN system by entering into a military and economic relationship with North Korea, a country subject to sanctions by the Security Council. Russia is
"As a permanent member of the Security Council, we should fulfill our corresponding responsibilities and obligations," he said. "The security of Europe and the security of Asia, which are facing multiple global crises, are like two sides of the same coin."
"Cooperation between NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners, who share universal values, is a requirement of the times for global freedom and prosperity, and is a key component of creating a sustainable future," he said.
In particular, "hostile acts that exploit artificial intelligence (AI) and new digital technologies, such as cyber attacks and the spread of false information, have emerged as new threats to global security."
"As indiscriminate attacks against the digital infrastructure of our nation and society, including satellite communication systems, have become commonplace, we must build digital solidarity even more firmly," he said.
President Yoon said, "The Republic of Korea will continue to contribute to strengthening the defense capabilities of NATO and its partners and expanding the defense industry supply chain. We will also work to develop the U.S. military so that we can effectively respond to common threats."
"We will further strengthen information sharing between South Korea and NATO regarding North Korean weapons being used in Krajina," he said.