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South Korea calls Russia ‘strategic partner’ in bid to maintain ties amid Ukraine tensions
“The South Korean government should also protect Koreans’ lives and businesses in Russia and, for this reason, communication at a necessary level with Moscow is absolutely required.” However, the foreign minister noted that it would be impossible to …