"Finland and Sweden Seriously Discussing NATO Membership"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] Finland and Sweden are likely to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) soon as public opinion rapidly shifts due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a report by the US CNN on the 9th (local time).

CNN cited NATO officials saying that serious discussions are underway regarding Finland and Sweden's NATO membership.

Finland and Sweden, which have maintained military neutrality and stayed out of NATO, have experienced significant changes in public opinion within their countries due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, CNN analyzed.

While this move is welcomed within NATO, there are concerns that it could provoke Russia and lead to military actions.

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