US EditionSouth Korea Objects to Russian Embassy War Banner in Seoul
South Korea condemned the Russian Embassy's 15-meter banner promoting war victory, viewed as propaganda that risks diplomatic tensions ahead of the Ukraine conflict's fourth anniversary.
- On 23/02, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally protested to Russia after a giant banner appeared on the Russian Embassy in Seoul's exterior wall in Jung District.
- Its timing coincided with the war's anniversary and a military holiday, as the banner appeared on Monday, Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, following Georgy Zinoviev's praise of North Korean troops aiding Russia.
- An AFP reporter noted the banner still hung on Monday despite Seoul's removal request, while the Russian Embassy said it marked Diplomatic Worker's Day and Defender of the Fatherland Day and would be removed after commemorations.
- Seoul warned the display raised diplomatic and security concerns, citing that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is illegal and military cooperation with North Korea violates the U.N. Charter, with around 2,000 estimated casualties.
- Analysts argue the display may be aimed at drawing Seoul's attention while legal options are limited, as last week Seoul reviewed NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List program and TASS relayed Maria Zakharova's retaliation warning.
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At the Russian Embassy in Seoul, there was a 15-metre banner in the colours of the Russian flag with the inscription "Victory will be ours." Banner appeared a few days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's major war against Ukraine.
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Seoul says banner should be removed as Moscow’s war on Ukraine is illegal
"The victory will be ours": this slogan is set out at the Russian Embassy in South Korea. The government in Seoul sees this as a provocation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Moscow to remove the huge lettering.
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Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties
The Russian Embassy in South Korea has hung a pro-war banner outside its building in Seoul, leading the ROK government to demand its removal in line with its opposition to the Ukraine war and Moscow’s military cooperation with North Korea. The 15-meter-long banner on display for nearly two weeks has drawn attention with its slogan […]
'Victory will be ours': Russian Embassy banner raises eyebrows
The Russian Embassy in Seoul’s banner on its exterior wall reading “Victory will be ours” has raised eyebrows. It remains in place despite a South Korean government request to remove it, adding strain to already tense ties between Seoul and Moscow. The banner’s appearance coincides with Russia’s Defender of the Fatherland Day — a holiday honoring the armed forces — on Monday and the fourth anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday. Korea…
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