Cheong NSC Standing Committee Meeting Held... Assessing Ripple Effects on Ukraine

Due to stagnant air conditions, the concentration of ultrafine dust reached a 'bad' level on the 26th, causing the Blue House in Seoul to appear hazy. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the afternoon of the 24th, the government held a Standing Committee meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) to review the international community's trends related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, assess the ripple effects on South Korea, and discuss response measures.

The attendees first expressed strong regret over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which violates the UN Charter and international law, and goes against the aspirations of the international community.

They also emphasized the principle that Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected and that disputes should be resolved peacefully through diplomacy.

They then urged Russia to immediately cease its invasion of Ukraine and agreed to participate in the international community's efforts to peacefully resolve the situation, including economic sanctions against Russia as a responsible member of the international community.

Furthermore, to protect South Korean nationals and businesses on site, they decided to further strengthen the government-wide 24-hour emergency response system and to work closely with related countries to minimize the negative impact on the South Korean economy.

Meanwhile, the attendees reviewed recent developments in North Korea and the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and agreed to continue efforts to bring North Korea to the dialogue table based on close communication with related countries and the international community.

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