Crisis in South Korea: Russia says it is observing the “tragic” situation and expresses its concern | N18G

Russia has expressed concern over the political crisis in South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law before reversing the decision, triggering impeachment proceedings. Moscow’s Foreign Ministry criticized U.S. actions for escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Russia strengthened ties with North Korea by signing a mutual defense treaty in June, sparking concern among Western countries. Allegations have surfaced that North Korea has sent more than 10,000 troops to Russia’s Kursk region to help with the war in Ukraine, although Moscow has neither confirmed nor denied the report. The situation highlights Russia’s geopolitical maneuvers in Asia, complicating dynamics in the already tense region.