Trump Shares Washington Post Column Urging South Korea to Sell Cheongung-II to Ukraine

U.S. President Trump shared a column from the Washington Post on his social media.

The column states, "Even if Ukraine receives approval from the U.S. to produce Patriots, it urgently needs additional interceptor missiles," and argues that "President Trump should pressure South Korea to sell its version of the Patriot, the Cheongung-II, to Ukraine."

It also claimed that this would serve South Korea's national interests, noting that the Cheongung-II's performance could be tested against North Korean missiles deployed in attacks on Ukraine.

Above all, the piece noted that "Trump is already justifiably angry that South Korea refused to support the Strait of Hormuz," while emphasizing that "it would also be a good way for South Korea to improve relations."

Marc Thiessen, the author of the column, is known as a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a figure from whom Trump seeks advice.

Trump did not add any specific commentary when sharing the column.

However, as he has repeatedly expressed frustration recently, claiming that South Korea refused support for the Iran conflict and even ordering a substantial reduction in South Korea-U.S. joint exercises, attention is focused on Trump's intent in sharing the column.

In particular, interpretations suggest he may have shared the piece to pressure the South Korean government, which is deliberating over troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, into making additional contributions.

Reported by Jeong Gyeong-yun | Video by Na Hong-hee | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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