Ministry of National Defense Responds to Zelenska's Request for Non-Lethal Equipment Support: "Necessary Discussions Will Take Place"

The Ministry of National Defense stated that regarding Olena Zelenska, the special envoy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who visited Korea and requested non-lethal equipment support, "there will be further consultations and discussions as needed." This is interpreted to mean that the policy of not providing lethal weapons to Ukraine will be maintained for the time being.

Jeon Ha-gyu, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a regular briefing held at the Ministry of National Defense building on the 18th in response to related questions, "I understand that there was a request for support of non-lethal equipment."

Spokesperson Jeon explained, "There has been no change in the Ministry of National Defense's position so far," adding, "We have been continuously providing humanitarian aid and military supplies."

Earlier, on the 16th, Zelenska met with President Yoon Suk-yeol and expressed hope for support of non-lethal military equipment such as mine detection and removal devices and emergency evacuation vehicles from Korea. President Yoon responded, according to spokesperson Lee Do-woon at a briefing, that "we will actively support the people of Ukraine in close cooperation with NATO member countries and the international community."

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