SEOUL, November 28. /TASS/. Nearly 70 members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, from the opposition Democratic Party "Toburo," have signed a resolution urging the South Korean government to refrain from involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, including halting the supply of weapons to Kiev, Yonhap news agency reports. The resolution was introduced by MP Lee Un-ju.

"The constitutional duty of the government and the National Assembly is to safeguard the lives and property of citizens and ensure their security," she emphasized. Lee Un-ju cautioned that the transfer of arms could "jeopardize the safety of the Republic of Korea's citizens and adversely impact the economy." However, the resolution advocates for the continued delivery of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The "Toburo" Party commands a majority in South Korea's parliament, holding 175 out of 300 seats from the previous elections.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, staged protests were held outside the presidential office in Seoul, opposing the shipment of weapons to Ukraine. According to an October Gallup Korea survey, only 13% of South Koreans support sending arms to Kiev.

On Wednesday, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, acting as a special envoy for Vladimir Zelensky, met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Defense Minister, and the head of the National Security Office. South Korean media speculated that Rustem Umerov may have requested arms shipments from Seoul, but the official statement following the talks did not reference such a request.