South Korea's foreign ministry stated that the government would take legal action if Ukraine's allegations regarding illegal fuel exports from South Korea to Russia are confirmed. Previously, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an advisor to the Ukrainian president, claimed that 176,000 tons of fuel were shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August via sanctioned tankers. South Korea's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it had not yet confirmed these allegations, and the presidential office on Wednesday also refuted Ukraine's claims, emphasizing that South Korea has been closely cooperating with the international community to impose sanctions and export controls on Russia.