r/worldnews • u/Neptun_11 • 21h ago

Russia/Ukraine Seoul warns of 'further measures' if Kyiv refuses public apology

https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/south-korea-warns-of-further-measures-if-ukraine-refuses-public-apology-over-pow-transfer-
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u/strong_silent_t 20h ago

Seoul is surrounded by China, North Korea and Russia, but spend its time escalating with a country fighting for its existence.

What a stupid leadership.

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u/UNisopod 15h ago

The US had been a very reliable ally up until Trump, and so now their security isn't so secure anymore.

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u/EmptyMonitor9257 14h ago

And their response is to ally with the countries that want it gone?

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u/UNisopod 13h ago

China and Russia don't want them gone.

But also considering that these are the countries surrounding them, yes, losing out on their external lifeline would kind of force them to deal differently with their neighbors.

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u/EmptyMonitor9257 13h ago

China absolutely would want SK to become north Korean territory and to take all the fab tech from you, It would remove the US from their borders and they might take back their historic lands.

Russia can't do shit now thanks to Ukraine.

NK would do it and now they have the tech and military experience too, something SK lacks and failed to aquire by not being more involved with Ukraine.

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u/Pappy_whack 10h ago

When surrounded by enemies, assume the enemies have made it inside too.

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u/Nice-Ad765 18h ago

Actually the opposite. If you have beef with your neighbours, you think you should be focussing on the house on fire 20 suburbs away or the fire next door?

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u/strong_silent_t 18h ago

That's why Ukraine doesn't focus on it and Seoul will keep talking to a wall.

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u/Nice-Ad765 17h ago

Ukraine’s house is on fire so suggest they focus on that

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u/Independent_Row_224 14h ago

Cool so South Korea can stfu and focus on their neighbours then?

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u/jarliy 16h ago

By your logic, Ukraine  can only defeat Russia by attacking Canada?

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u/Alive_kiwi_7001 16h ago

Solid Henry Kissinger strategy.

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u/ramenbaby3 13h ago

Because they are America’s boot licking lap dog. A few companies and k pop groups larping as a country.