🌐 In a rapidly evolving situation, senior officials from the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States held an emergency phone call to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible impending visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to Seoul's Foreign Ministry on Friday.
Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun of the ROK expressed concerns during the call with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, emphasizing that Putin's visit should not lead to deeper military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow, which could violate UN Security Council resolutions. 🚫🛡️
Echoing Kim's concerns, Campbell pledged continued cooperation to address potential regional instability and challenges that might arise from the trip. 🤝
A senior official at Seoul's presidential office mentioned earlier this week that Putin is expected to visit the DPRK \"in the coming days.\" 🕒
As tensions mount, the international community is keeping a close eye on the developments. Will this visit shake up the dynamics in Northeast Asia? Stay tuned! 📺
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ROK, U.S. hold emergency phone call ahead of Putin visit to DPRK
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