South Korea’s foreign minister says Russia engaging in illegal arms trade with North Korea

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SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Foreign Minister said Russia is engaging in illegal arms trade with North Korea, reiterating statements by the United States, Ukraine and independent analysts that Pyongyang is supplying rockets and missiles in return for economic and other military assistance from Moscow.

Misuse of Russia’s right to veto as a permanent member of the UN Security Council is hindering the UN’s efforts to end war, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said during the UN General Assembly on Saturday.