Seoul cautious about Ukraine's defense request amid claims more N. Korean troops being sent to Russia

The government maintained a cautious stance on Ukraine's request for air defense support and other military provisions, a senior government official said Monday, amid Ukrainian claims that North Korea is preparing to send more troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. "South Korea's supply of defense materials to any country has always been carried out in accordance with domestic law," a senior foreign ministry official said. "The government has offered support to Ukraine in a variety