South Korea: We Will Take Appropriate Measures After the Leak of Classified Documents

The presidential office in South Korea announced that "fact-checking is the top priority" regarding the leak of several classified U.S. military documents, affirming that South Korea "will take appropriate measures once the details are confirmed." A presidential official stated yesterday that Seoul is aware of media reports concerning the leak of various U.S. military secrets and intends to discuss the issues raised by the leaks with the United States. The New York Times reported that the leaked documents contain details about private discussions among senior South Korean officials regarding U.S. pressure on the Asian ally to assist in supplying arms to Ukraine, alongside South Korea's policy of not doing so.