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Merz says in Seoul that North Korean troops in Ukraine threaten Europe's freedom
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung that the security of Korea and Europe are inseparably linked and that Pyongyang's actions threaten the freedom of all Europe.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Seoul on October 29. It was Merz's first visit to the Republic of Korea since taking office.
Speaking after the meeting, Merz said that North Korea's deployment of troops to fight in Ukraine threatened the freedom of all Europe. The chancellor said that if North Korean troops were fighting Ukrainian forces in Donbas, European freedom was at stake.
“Korea's security affects Europe's security. And Europe's security also affects Korea's security,” Merz stressed. He also warned that Moscow's supplies of military equipment to Pyongyang in return would have consequences far beyond Europe.
Seoul and Berlin elevate relations to a new level
The two sides agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to an “enhanced strategic partnership.” The leaders signed a joint declaration of intent on economic and high-technology cooperation covering automotive manufacturing, batteries, industrial artificial intelligence and robotics, as well as a protocol amending their double-taxation avoidance agreement.
Germany and South Korea also agreed to expand cooperation in the defense industry, work toward an agreement on exchanging classified military information and conduct joint exercises.
According to estimates by South Korean intelligence, Pyongyang sent about 15,000 troops to assist Moscow. Merz plans to visit the demilitarized zone on the border between the two Koreas on Friday before returning to Berlin in the evening.
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