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Russian warplane entered South Korean air defence zone, Seoul says

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Posted on March 20, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Russian Warplane Breaches South Korean Air Defense Zone

SEOUL (Reuters) - A Russian military plane entered South Korea's air defence zone on Thursday without prior notice, South Korea's defence ministry said.

Russian warplanes had gone into the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone eight times between March 11 and Thursday, according to the ministry. Moscow does not recognise South Korea's air defence zone.

South Korea's defence ministry said it had lodged a complaint with Russia's military attache over the incident.

(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Ed Davies)

Key Takeaways

  • A Russian military plane entered South Korea's air defense zone.
  • The incident occurred without prior notice to South Korea.
  • This marks the eighth such incident since March 11.
  • South Korea lodged a complaint with Russia's military attache.
  • Moscow does not recognize South Korea's air defense zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the unauthorized entry of a Russian warplane into South Korea's air defense zone and the subsequent diplomatic tensions.
How many times have Russian planes entered the zone?
Russian planes have entered the Korean Air Defense Identification Zone eight times since March 11.
What was South Korea's response?
South Korea lodged a complaint with Russia's military attache over the incident.

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