Ukraine envoy courts South Korean investment as Russia-DPRK ties deepen

Ukraine envoy courts South Korean investment as Russia-DPRK ties deepen
September 17, 2025

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Ukraine envoy courts South Korean investment as Russia-DPRK ties deepen

In an exclusive interview, Ponomarenko calls for advanced air defense systems and rapid Korean investment in key sectors

Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Korea says his country’s war with Russia has opened an “immediate” window for deeper economic and security cooperation with Seoul, from post-war reconstruction to high-tech defense projects.

In an exclusive interview with Korea Pro, Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko called South Korea a “key partner” for rebuilding efforts already under way and invited ROK firms to establish joint ventures in weapons production, renewable energy and digital innovation.

Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Korea says his country’s war with Russia has opened an “immediate” window for deeper economic and security cooperation with Seoul, from post-war reconstruction to high-tech defense projects.

In an exclusive interview with Korea Pro, Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko called South Korea a “key partner” for rebuilding efforts already under way and invited ROK firms to establish joint ventures in weapons production, renewable energy and digital innovation.

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