Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on South Korea to provide air defense systems to Kyiv as Ukraine warns that Russia could receive up to 50,000 additional North Korean troops. Zelenskyy Asks Seoul for Air Defense SystemsZelenskyy noted Ukraine's need for further air defense capabilities and stressed the importance of strengthening defense cooperation with South Korea. In July, Zelenskyy said Ukraine and the Netherlands had discussed the shortage of air defense missiles and efforts to develop European anti-ballistic capabilities. South Korea Cites Domestic LawSouth Korea has continued to distinguish its support for Ukraine from direct transfers of lethal weapons. North Korean Missiles Raise Air Defense ConcernsThe presence of North Korean ballistic missiles in western Russia could increase pressure on Ukraine's already limited air defense resources.