President-elect Yoon Holds Phone Call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is leaving the office of the 20th Presidential Transition Committee, set up at the Financial Supervisory Service Training Institute in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to attend an external schedule on the 29th. Photo by Transition Committee Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol had a phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, at 5 p.m. on the 29th.

On the same day, the spokesperson office of the president-elect stated, "Please understand that due to the current wartime situation in Ukraine, it is difficult to disclose detailed contents of the call."

President Zelensky is a leader who is leading the Ukrainian people's resistance against Russia and creating a significant impact on the international community.

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Although specific details were not disclosed, it is believed that President Zelensky requested the next Korean government to support and assist Ukraine in resisting Russia's invasion.

During his candidacy on the 2nd, President-elect Yoon met with Dmytro Ponomarenko, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Korea, and said, "The people of the Republic of Korea, including myself, support and cheer for the Ukrainian president and people who are united in resolute resistance against Russia," adding, "I understand that the Korean government has provided some support to Ukraine, but if the Ukrainian people could let us know what supplies or daily necessities they need during the war, we will do our best."

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