The South Korean government says it s suspending exchanges with the military of Myanmar and will ban shipments of military supplies to Myanmar.
Seoul has been expressing support for democracy there amid the crackdown on protesters against the recent military coup.
Our foreign ministry correspondent Yoon Jung-min is on the line with more.
Jung-min, what s the latest? Sure Devin.
Seoul s foreign ministry announced this afternoon that it will halt any new projects or exchanges in defense and security with Myanmar s military. Those exchanges have mainly been in education.
Also, South Korea will NOT allow the export of military supplies to Myanmar, like tear gas, and will tighten its reviews of shipments of strategic materials used for industrial purposes.