US Department of Defense "Noting South Korea's Statement Supporting Ukraine"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] John Kirby, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense, said on the 23rd (local time) that he is paying attention to South Korea's statement supporting Ukraine.

At a press briefing that day, when asked about the impact of the Ukraine situation on the Korean Peninsula, Kirby said he could not speculate on the regional impact. He emphasized, "Nothing has changed regarding our commitment to South Korea." He added, "We also took note that South Korea publicly issued a statement supporting Ukraine," saying, "This clearly attracted the attention of the entire international community."

Earlier, on the 22nd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in Ukraine in a statement issued by its spokesperson, stating, "The government has consistently supported Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," and "We strongly urge the relevant parties to seek peaceful solutions while respecting international law and the Minsk agreements."

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