During a remarks session at the Eastern Economic Forum, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Andrei Rudenko addressed the relationship with South Korea. He highlighted that, despite Seoul’s participation in Western sanctions campaigns, Moscow continues to view South Korea as a trading partner and that exchanges between the two nations persist. He emphasized that the dialogue remains constructive and that both sides share practical interests in maintaining stability on the Korean Peninsula.
Rudenko pointed out that ongoing contact is not merely ceremonial. He noted that there are tangible areas of cooperation and conversation that align with broader regional goals, including economic resilience and regional security, and he underscored that the two countries have repeatedly demonstrated capacity to engage even amid sanctions pressure. The Russian official observed that channels of communication remain open and functional, allowing for the exchange of views on shared interests. He also indicated that if the South Korean government wishes to obtain information about any potential visits by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to the Russian Federation, the South Korean Embassy in Moscow is free to request such information through appropriate diplomatic channels.
Separately, on the international stage, deputies and foreign ministers from both nations participated in discussions on the sidelines of major multilateral gatherings. On the occasion of the G20 summit in New Delhi, foreign ministers Park Jin of the Republic of Korea and Sergei Lavrov of Russia held talks that reflected ongoing diplomacy between the two states. The discussions were framed around bilateral ties, regional security concerns, and broader questions affecting Northeast Asia, with both sides expressing a commitment to maintaining dialogue despite broader geopolitical tensions. These encounters are viewed as part of a continuing pattern of official engagement aimed at stabilizing regional dynamics and clarifying each other’s positions in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. In related public commentary, observers have noted that the topic of North Korea remains central to regional security considerations and that any developments on Pyongyang’s strategic postures are closely watched by Seoul, Moscow, and other involved capitals. The broader context includes ongoing assessments of humanitarian and security-related implications of inter-Korean relations and the international responses thereto, as cited by multiple agencies and analysts. [Attribution: agency reporting and official statements]