Moscow and Seoul are planning to keep the conversation going about the nuclear situation on the Korean Peninsula. This was announced by the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via TASS. The latest round of bilateral talks occurred in the capital of South Korea, with Andrei Rudenko, Deputy Head of Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Kim Gon, the Special Representative of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participating on February 2. (Source: South Korean MFA, as reported by TASS)
The foreign ministries released a statement saying that both nations acknowledge the value of sustained dialogue on North Korea’s nuclear program and agree to continue discussions. This commitment to ongoing communication was explicitly noted in the joint briefing. (Source: South Korean MFA)
During the consultations, Kim Gon highlighted concerns about alleged military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, warning that such interactions could threaten stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Europe. The assertion underscores sensitivities around security dynamics in the region. (Source: South Korean MFA)
According to the agency, Andrei Rudenko also held talks with South Korea’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Byung-won as part of his diplomatic visit. He later participated in discussions with Kim Hong-kyun, Korea’s first deputy head of the foreign policy department, as part of the same agenda. (Source: Russian MFA briefing)
Recent reporting notes that Moscow signaled willingness to review and adjust its policy framework on the Korean Peninsula, indicating a possible shift in how Russia approaches regional security issues. The exchanges in Seoul reflect a broader effort to manage tensions and emphasize dialogue as a pathway to stability. (Source: Russian MFA briefing)