South Korea sees 'limits' in supplying weapons to Ukraine

South Korea has indicated it will not fully join its allies in providing lethal weapons to Ukraine, local media reported on Monday.

The Defense Ministry said it sees “limits” in responding to Ukraine’s call for weapons, but stressed that Seoul “is weighing other possible options” to support Kyiv, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.

“What I’d like to make clear is that there are limits in providing lethal weapons,” ministry spokesman Boo Seung-chan said at a news briefing.

He said Kyiv has “sent a document to South Korea and other countries” listing its military and humanitarian requirements.

Refusing to divulge more details, he said the “matter is being discussed diplomatically.”

South Korea is focusing “on providing largely humanitarian support, such as blankets and field rations” to Ukraine, the report quoted another unnamed Defense Ministry official as saying.

Kyiv has apparently asked for rifles, anti-tank missiles, helmets, bulletproof vests and satellite information, according to the report.