Sim Sang-jung "Ukraine invasion must stop immediately... Prioritize safety of Korean residents"

"Clear War Crimes Violating Various International Laws"
"Overcome the Side Effects of the Unipolar Era and Establish a Multipolar International Order"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Sim Sang-jung, the presidential candidate of the Justice Party, stated on the 24th regarding the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, "As a presidential candidate of the Republic of Korea, I firmly oppose such inhumane war crimes." She also urged the government, "I hope the government prioritizes ensuring the safety of Korean residents in Ukraine."

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That afternoon, Candidate Sim wrote on Facebook, "Russian President Putin has finally declared a military operation against Ukraine," criticizing it as "a clear war crime violating the UN Charter and various international laws."

Candidate Sim urged, "Russia must immediately cease all acts of war," and emphasized, "The international community should promptly convene an emergency discussion table to stop Russia's aggression and work together for world peace and stability."

She also requested the government to ensure the safety of Korean residents on site. Candidate Sim said, "The National Security Council (NSC) should be converted into a permanent operating system, and a crisis management task force should be formed to promptly manage domestic and international crisis situations," adding, "In the long term, we must also carefully prepare for the economic repercussions caused by rising prices of crude oil and raw materials, as well as financial turmoil."

Furthermore, Candidate Sim stated, "We must soberly reflect on how the reckless expansion of alliances by the United States after the Cold War and the unilateral dominance strategy to encircle Russia ultimately led to this situation," and said, "We need to move away from NATO's expansion strategy that surrounds and pressures Russia and establish a peaceful order where coexistence is possible." She also added, "We must overcome the side effects of the unipolar era and create a multipolar international order."

Candidate Sim emphasized, "This invasion is not just a story about distant Europe," and said, "Amid escalating US-China conflicts, it is not an impossible scenario even in our Asian region. Therefore, we must stop this war immediately and find a solution to achieve solid peace."

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