South Korea announces its own sanctions on Russia targeting institutions and individuals supporting North Korea. Sanctions have been placed on ships that transported military supplies to and from North Korea, as well as individuals that supported the activities of North Korean workers.
South Korea has called on Russia to immediately halt military cooperation with North Korea and will continue to consider additional measures as necessary. Last month, Russia's top intelligence official visited North Korea,. It is being pointed out that President Putin himself may visit North Korea in the future.