Korea Sends Defensive Military Supplies to Ukraine

Korea has sent bulletproof helmets and other defensive military and medical supplies but no weapons to Ukraine.

The Defense Ministry on Thursday said US$800,000 worth of supplies, including tents, first aid kits and medicine, have been sent on civilian and chartered planes.

Since the Russian invasion began just over a month ago, Ukraine has been asking for military and humanitarian aid, including rifles and anti-tank missiles, but Korea says it cannot send arms.

The ministry said it could send additional supplies.