<p>Kyiv: Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said he had discussed joint steps to strengthen security and stability with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol while on a visit to Seoul on Wednesday.</p><p>"We believe that our arguments about the need to increase cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Korea will lead to a tangible strengthening of security for our peoples and regions," Umerov wrote in a statement on the Telegram messaging app.</p>.South Korean president meets Ukraine envoy, raises Russia-North Korea threat.<p>Ukraine has asked Seoul in the past for a range of weapons, and Seoul has said it could consider such aid, depending on what Russia and North Korea do.</p><p>Umerov raised the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops within the Russian forces and the North Korean military's "active" support for energy infrastructure attacks on Ukraine, the statement said.</p><p>"For the Republic of Korea [South Korea], these actions pose a serious threat, as North Korean troops are gaining combat experience, which could create additional security challenges in the region in the future," he said.</p><p>Umerov's delegation also met Seoul's national security advisor and defence minister, according to the statement. </p>
<p>Kyiv: Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said he had discussed joint steps to strengthen security and stability with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol while on a visit to Seoul on Wednesday.</p><p>"We believe that our arguments about the need to increase cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Korea will lead to a tangible strengthening of security for our peoples and regions," Umerov wrote in a statement on the Telegram messaging app.</p>.South Korean president meets Ukraine envoy, raises Russia-North Korea threat.<p>Ukraine has asked Seoul in the past for a range of weapons, and Seoul has said it could consider such aid, depending on what Russia and North Korea do.</p><p>Umerov raised the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops within the Russian forces and the North Korean military's "active" support for energy infrastructure attacks on Ukraine, the statement said.</p><p>"For the Republic of Korea [South Korea], these actions pose a serious threat, as North Korean troops are gaining combat experience, which could create additional security challenges in the region in the future," he said.</p><p>Umerov's delegation also met Seoul's national security advisor and defence minister, according to the statement. </p>