Seoul’s decision to attend Putin inauguration leaves door open for diplomatic relations

FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to review a honor guard following his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2024.

In a move that contrasts with the United States, South Korea had its ambassador in Moscow attend Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration, seemingly leaving its options open for maintaining diplomatic relations with Russia amid Moscow's deepening ties with Pyongyang.