"South Korea Summons Russian Ambassador Amid Rising Inter-Korean Tensions"

South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest a new defense pact between Russia and North Korea, amid rising border tensions and threats from Pyongyang. The pact, which promises mutual defense assistance, has led South Korea to consider providing arms to Ukraine. North Korea's Kim Yo Jong issued a vague threat after South Korean activists sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border, prompting South Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts. The situation has heightened regional tensions, with South Korea coordinating with the U.S. and Japan to address the challenges posed by the Russia-North Korea alignment.