{"id":2290320,"date":"2024-07-08T05:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korea-president-to-discuss-the-threat-of-north-korea-at-this-weeks-nato-summit-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-08T05:27:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:27:17","slug":"south-korea-president-to-discuss-the-threat-of-north-korea-at-this-weeks-nato-summit-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korea-president-to-discuss-the-threat-of-north-korea-at-this-weeks-nato-summit-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea president to discuss the threat of North Korea at this week\u2019s NATO summit &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsouth-korea-president-to-discuss-the-threat-of-north-korea-at-this-weeks-nato-summit-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2290320&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol will be attending the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, D.C. \u2064to discuss the \u200dthreat of North Korea and the heightened\u200c tensions worldwide. The summit is commemorating 75 years of the Alliance and will\u2063 focus \u2064on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/french-ambassador-to-australia-addresses-frances-interests-in-indo-pacific-region\/\" title=\"French ambassador to Australia addresses France\u2019s interests in \u2018Indo-Pacific\u2019 region\">geopolitical strategy<\/a>. Yoon will address the military cooperation between Russia and North \u200bKorea, which poses a threat to peace and security in Europe\u200d and the Korean peninsula. South Korea&#8217;s decision to provide aid to\u200b Ukraine\u2062 will also\u2064 be discussed \u2062based on the progression of the military agreement between\u200d North\u200d Korea and Russia.\u2062 Despite not being \u2063a NATO \u200bmember, South Korea will participate\u200c alongside other \u200dAsia-Pacific partners. The relationship between South Korea, Russia,\u2063 and North Korea has been strained, with Yoon objecting to the alliance \u200cbetween \u200bRussia and North Korea. Putin has dismissed \u2063South\u2062 Korea&#8217;s concerns about \u200bthe alliance but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/standoff-between-chicago-public-schools-and-teachers-continues\/\" title=\"Standoff between Chicago Public Schools and teachers continues\">tensions remain high<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">\n<div class=\"tdb-search-form-inner\"><input class=\"tdb-head-search-form-input\" placeholder=\" \" type=\"text\" value name=\"s\" autocomplete=\"off\"><button class=\"wpb_button wpb_btn-inverse btn tdb-head-search-form-btn\" title=\"Search\" type=\"submit\"><span>Search<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">South Korea president to discuss the threat of North Korea at this week\u2019s NATO summit<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> <a class=\"tdb-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/washington-examiner-staff\/\">Washington Examiner Staff<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2024-07-08T05:07:58-04:00\">July 8, 2024 5:07 am<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>South Korea<\/a>, will attend the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nato\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"NATO\">NATO<\/a> Summit in Washington, D.C. The meeting is being celebrated as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nato.int\/cps\/en\/natohq\/226799.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cMarking 75 years of the Alliance\u201d<\/a> and will be an important discussion of geopolitical strategy amid heightened tensions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeventy-five years ago, 12 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, D.C. to ensure their collective defense in an unpredictable world,\u201d read a release for the summit. \u201cThis year, 32 NATO Allies will meet again in Washington, D.C. to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/if-i-werent-as-sure-as-i-am-that-he-will-be-impeached-i-would-leave-cuomo-staffer-says-the-governor-needs-to-go\/\" title=\"\u2018If I Weren\u2019t As Sure As I Am That He Will Be Impeached, I Would Leave\u2019: Cuomo Staffer Says The Governor Needs To Go\">make key decisions<\/a> on how to continue to protect their one billion citizens as the world faces the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/japan-prepares-for-a-new-era-in-defense\/\" title=\"Japan Prepares for a New Era in Defense\">dangerous security environment<\/a> since the Cold War.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the topics Yoon will discuss is the looming threat North Korea poses to Europe after the communist country\u2019s recent decision to strengthen its alliance with Russia after a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the supreme leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMilitary cooperation between Russia and North Korea poses a distinct threat and grave challenge to the peace and security on the Korean peninsula and in Europe,\u201d Yoon said in a statement reported by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/south-koreas-yoon-discuss-pyongyangs-distinct-threat-europe-nato-2024-07-08\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Aid to Ukraine will also be one of the main topics discussed. Yoon stressed that South Korea would base its decision on providing aid to the Eastern European country on the progression of the military agreement between North Korea and Russia, <em>Reuters<\/em> reported. The NATO meeting is set for July 9 through July 11. While not a NATO member, South Korea will be joined by Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, the alliance\u2019s Asia-Pacific partners.  <\/p>\n<p>Russia\u2019s war with Ukraine has strained its relationship with South Korea. Yoon vehemently objected to the meeting between Putin and Jong Un. He also accused Russia of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deep-mistrust-has-reportedly-developed-between-white-house-and-ukraines-zelensky\/\" title=\"&quot;Deep Mistrust&quot; Has Reportedly Developed Between White House and Ukraine&#039;s Zelensky\">receiving weapons<\/a> from North Korea, a claim which Russian officials have denied. <\/p>\n<p>Putin has downplayed South Korea\u2019s criticism of the relationship between his country and North Korea. In June, he dismissed South Korea\u2019s concerns about the military alliance between Russia and North Korea. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cSouth Korea, the Republic of Korea has nothing to worry about because our military assistance under the treaty we signed only arises if aggression is carried out against one of the signatories. As far as I know, the Republic of Korea is not planning aggression against the DPRK [North Korea],\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/putin-says-south-korea-would-be-making-a-big-mistake-if-it-supplies-arms-ukraine-2024-06-20\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Putin said at the time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Putin warned South Korea of interfering in Russia\u2019s conflict with Ukraine, especially if it started sending weapons to the country. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs for the supply of lethal weapons to the war zone in Ukraine, that would be a very big mistake,\u201d Putin said. \u201cI hope that this will not happen. And if it does happen, then we will also take appropriate decisions, which are unlikely to please the current leadership of South Korea.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yet Yoon has not been deterred. On Sunday, he continued his criticism of North Korea and urged Russia to take a side regarding geopolitical agreements and alliances. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNorth Korea is clearly a menace to the international society,\u201d Yoon said. \u201cI hope that Russia will sensibly decide which side \u2013 the South or the North \u2013 is more important and necessary for its own interests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe future of ROK [Republic of Korea] \u2013 Russia relations depends entirely on Russia\u2019s actions,\u201d Yoon said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea&#8217;s president will address the threat posed by North Korea at the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, D.C., where discussions on geopolitical strategy will take place amidst global tensions. The summit, marking 75 years of the Alliance, will focus on protecting citizens in the face of a dangerous security environment. Yoon Suk Yeol will also discuss North Korea&#8217;s military cooperation with Russia and the potential impact on Europe, as well as aid to Ukraine. Despite strained relations with Russia, Yoon remains critical of North Korea and urges Russia to choose a side in geopolitical agreements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2290321,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yoon-Suk-Yeol-1024x658.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[34189,32109,3669,34188,32076],"class_list":["post-2290320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-nato-summit","tag-north-korea","tag-president","tag-south-korea","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Yoon-Suk-Yeol-1024x658.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2290320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290320\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2290321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2290320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2290320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2290320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}