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Key_Resident_1968 t1_j6ihuwj wrote

Just as a different perspective: It should be in SK interest to provide some (not everything as some have just assumed) military aid to Ukr.

  1. NATO and especially the US is a major ally to SK and some fraternity with it‘s allies is good, if you expect them to help you unconditionally later on.

  2. SK has one of the largest 155mm stockpiles in the world together with production facilities. They have the ability to lessen the ammo thightness without compromising it‘s own safety to much.

  3. NK is a dud. They would need Chinese and Russian support in case of a war and both parties have enough own problems right now. Also NK wouldn’t send ammo to Russia, if they planned on aggressive moves right now.

3.1 Weakening Russia is weakening NK indirectly.

  1. The SK arms industry is right now in a position to become a even bigger global power house. Some showcasing in a real conflict might draw the interest of countries who are no US allies and don‘t want to depend on China or Russia.

Still there are good reasons for SK not to send more aid, but there are some possible upsides for them.

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Sakurasou7 t1_j6jkkgd wrote

One more possible point. Relationship with Russia can be repaired later. Money speaks in Russia, just look at Turkey.

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