OriginalSourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished23:36 UTCSourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished23:36 UTC
“US bill seeks to ease transfer of American munitions to Ukraine via S. Korea, allies”
“A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation that would streamline the transfer of certain US-origin munitions to Ukraine through South Korea and other American allies, congressional records showed Thursday.”
US bill would ease transfer of US-made munitions to Ukraine through allies
Key points
- Bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to streamline transfers of certain US-origin munitions.
- The bill would amend the Arms Export Control Act to create a preapproval mechanism for third-party transfers.
- Eligible partners include South Korea, NATO members, Australia, Japan, Israel and New Zealand.
- Covered weapons: 155mm shells, Excalibur shells, HMARS and GMLRS munitions.
- Ukraine must provide written assurances not to re-transfer weapons without US presidential consent.
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