Ukraine Deputy Foreign Minister to Visit Korea from 6th to 8th... Discuss Cooperation on Reconstruction and Trade

First Visit to South Korea by Senior Ukrainian Official
Since Russian Invasion

Meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister on the 7th

Ukrainian football fans are cheering with anti-war banners at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, during the 2022 Qatar World Cup European Qualifiers Playoff Group A semifinal match between Ukraine and Scotland on the 1st (local time). The Ukrainian national team advanced to the Group A playoff final by defeating Scotland 3-1. (Image source=AP Photo by PA Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister will visit South Korea to discuss cooperation measures for post-war reconstruction with the government and businesses.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 2nd, Dmytro Senik, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister, is scheduled to visit South Korea from the 6th to the 8th. On the morning of the 7th, Deputy Minister Senik will meet with Lee Do-hoon, the 2nd Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, to exchange views on the situation in Ukraine and discuss cooperation measures between the two countries in areas such as trade, investment, and development cooperation. During his visit, he is also expected to visit Korean companies to discuss reconstruction-related matters.

This is reportedly the first time a senior Ukrainian government official has directly visited South Korea since the war broke out in Ukraine in February due to Russia's invasion. It is interpreted as reflecting Ukraine's interest in South Korea's participation in Ukraine's reconstruction and support for Ukraine.

On the 18th of last month, when Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, sent a congratulatory message on his appointment via SNS, Park Jin, South Korea's Foreign Minister, responded by expressing hope to cooperate for the development of close relations between South Korea and Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the 'Korea-Ukraine Freedom and Peace Solidarity Special Delegation,' composed of Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, and affiliated members of the National Assembly, is also planning to visit Ukraine soon, suggesting that high-level exchanges between the two countries will take place.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the day before that they are actively supporting the delegation's visit to Ukraine through the local diplomatic mission by arranging schedules and that "we are closely communicating with the Ukrainian side through diplomatic channels to ensure the visit proceeds smoothly."

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