Cooperation between North Korea and Russia has diminished the effectiveness of sanctions, says Lee Jae Myung.
Lee told Trump that North Korea sanctions are ineffective due to military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow from the Ukraine conflict. Trump's renewed focus on North Korea engagement signals shifting geopolitical priorities, directly impacting Asia-Pacific stability and tech supply-chain resilience.
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Cooperation between North Korea and Russia has diminished the effectiveness of sanctions, says Lee Jae Myung.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference on his G7 trip at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on June 19, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Jung Yeon-je)
19 Jun 2026 03:31PM
(Updated: 19 Jun 2026 03:40PM)
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