South Korean MP called Russia a key partner and country of peace

Russia is a key country and a very important partner for South Korea. This was stated by South Korean deputy from the country's ruling Democratic Party "Toburo" Son Yong Gil, who studied Russian at a meeting of the National Assembly, RIA Novosti reports.

“Russia is a key country that holds the decisive key to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, as well as a very important partner with which our country has historically and economically had an endless number of issues to cooperate with,” he said.

According to the politician, when he served as mayor of Incheon, he personally met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to South Korea in 2013. Son Yong Gil also emphasized that he maintained “deep communication” with Putin.