To discuss support measures and cooperation between the two countries

Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), who visited Ukraine, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss support measures, practical exchanges and cooperation between Korea and Ukraine, the PPP announced on June 8.

The PPP quoted President Zelensky as saying in the meeting, "They (Russians) are trying to destroy the evidence, but we are trying to leave the evidence. We will win, we need attention now. We want the world to know this."

Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling People Power Party (left) shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine on June 6.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling People Power Party (left) shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine on June 6.

In a written briefing on June 8, Chief Spokesperson Huh Eun-ha of the PPP said that Ukraine's Presidential office has offered concrete proposals for reconstruction projects in Ukraine, with expectations for bilateral relations between Ukraine and South Korea.

In response, Chairman Lee said, "I will deliver the proposals to President Yoon Suk-yeol on mutual exchange, support, and cooperation measures."

Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling PPP (center) and the Korean ruling party delegation take a commemorative photo at the Ukraine's National Assembly on June 6, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok of the ruling PPP (center) and the Korean ruling party delegation take a commemorative photo at the Ukraine's National Assembly on June 6, 2022.

The meeting, which was held on the afternoon of June 6 (local time), was attended by President Zelenski and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak. At the request of the Ukrainian government, the specific time and location were not disclosed for security purposes.

On the same day, the Korean delegation visited the Kyiv 'Warrior Memorial Wall' and offered flowers to worship and visited the Children's Hospital to comfort the children who were injured during the war.

Chairman Lee Jun-seok (third from left) and the Korean delegation visit the Kyiv 'Warrior Memorial Wall' in Ukraine on June 6, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok (third from left) and the Korean delegation visit the Kyiv 'Warrior Memorial Wall' in Ukraine on June 6, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok (right, forefront) and the Korean delegates who visited Ukraine, pay their respects at the memorial wall in Kyiv on June 6, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok (right, forefront) and the Korean delegates who visited Ukraine, pay their respects at the memorial wall in Kyiv on June 6, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok visits Children's Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine along with Korean delegation and presents Samsung Galaxy Tab to a child.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok visits Children's Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine along with Korean delegation and presents Samsung Galaxy Tab to a child.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok (center, wearing a blue jacket) and the PPP delegates return after visiting the site where civilians were tortured and then buried near Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 5, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok (center, wearing a blue jacket) and the PPP delegates return after visiting the site where civilians were tortured and then buried near Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 5, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok (second from left) and the PPP delegates visit the Irpin region of Ukraine to examine the scene of the war damage on June 5, 2022.
Chairman Lee Jun-seok (second from left) and the PPP delegates visit the Irpin region of Ukraine to examine the scene of the war damage on June 5, 2022.
The scene of Irpin damaged by the war that Chairman Lee Jun-seok and the PPP delegates visited.
The scene of Irpin damaged by the war that Chairman Lee Jun-seok and the PPP delegates visited.

 

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