S. Koreans oppose arms for Ukraine as envoy visits

South Koreans remain widely opposed to directly supplying arms to Ukraine, recent polls show, despite renewed international requests from Kyiv and allied capitals after North Korean troops were reported to be helping Russia.

Ukraine has asked Seoul for a range of weapons and Seoul has said it could consider such aid, depending on future steps by Russia and North Korea.

A Ukrainian delegation led by defence minister Rustem Umerov met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Nov 27, Mr Yoon's office said, amid media reports that the visit aimed to seek arms support.

"No to the South Korean government planning arms supply to Ukraine," read a banner held by a small group of protesters gathered outside Mr Yoon's office in the capital.

Both sides agreed to keep up the sharing of information on North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia as well as the exchange of technology and weapons between the two, Mr Yoon's office said in a statement.