On Monday, South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) unanimously condemned North Korea’s deployment of troops to support Russia in the Ukraine war, vowing to introduce a resolution at the National Assembly to denounce the move officially.
During a Supreme Council meeting, Han Dong Hoon, a prominent figure in the party, sharply criticized North Korea’s decision to send troops to the conflict. “It appears that North Korea has joined the Russia-Ukraine war, which is a severely misguided judgment,” Han said, adding that Pyongyang’s intentions were clear: “They aim to gain some benefit when the war ends, but this is a shallow thought.”
He stressed that South Korea’s strong defense capabilities, bolstered by its advanced defense industry, are not merely symbolic. “The Republic of Korea has a solid defense, and the Yoon Suk Yeol government maintains substantial and strict policies regarding defense and foreign security,” Han noted, reaffirming the government’s commitment to prioritizing the safety of its citizens and supporting strong national defense policies.
Choo Kyung Ho, the party’s floor leader, pointed out that North Korea’s recent provocations—including the balloon incidents, the destruction of key infrastructure like the Donghae and Gyeongui lines, and the deployment of troops to Russia—reflect the growing instability of Kim Jong Un’s regime. “These actions are tricks to deflect the anger and resentment of North Korean citizens who are weary of the incompetent and corrupt Kim Jong Un regime,” Choo said.
He also highlighted the efforts by South Korea, the U.S., and Japan to address North Korea’s human rights abuses, referencing a recent joint statement from the three countries. Choo urged the opposition Democratic Party to accelerate its appointment of board members to the North Korean Human Rights Foundation, which has been inactive for eight years.
In a display of unity, Choo announced that the PPP plans to push for a National Assembly resolution condemning the “recent atrocities of the Kim Jong Un dictatorship.” He called for bipartisan support from the Democratic Party and other opposition groups to back the resolution.
During the meeting, attendees displayed signs reading “We condemn the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia” attached to their laptops.
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