S. Korea vows continued support for Ukraine in FM talks

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun pledged continued support for Ukraine during bilateral foreign ministerial talks in New York earlier this week, according to the Korea Times. The talks took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with Cho meeting his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. During the discussions, Cho emphasized the importance of providing necessary support for the Ukrainian people, despite not specifically mentioning Zelenskyy's recent announcement that Ukraine had sent two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces to South Korea.

Earlier this year, South Korea had announced its intention to provide $100 million in non-lethal aid to Ukraine during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Ankara in July. Cho also held separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing the need to ensure free and safe passage for all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

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