Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung and People’s Strength presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol had a relay interview with Ukrainian Ambassador to Korea Dmitro Ponomarenko on the 2nd. Candidate Lee criticized the Russian invasion of Ukraine “strongly condemn”. Candidate Yoon encouraged them to “support Ukraine’s decisive battle.”
In an interview with Ambassador Ponomarenko through the video conferencing platform ‘Zoom’, Lee said, “The participation of the Korean government has been promised, but the next Lee Jae-myung government will also strive for peace and for the swift withdrawal of Russian troops.” “He said this,” said Lee So-young, spokesperson for the Democratic Party’s election committee.
“I send my support and encouragement to the President and all Ukrainians herefollowing who love freedom and peace and are working to protect their territory,” Lee said. He also expressed his intention to participate in the donation, saying, “I know that the continuous shelling of the Ukrainian capital, numerous casualties and buildings are being destroyed.”
Ambassador Ponomarenko said, “Russian aggression is a denial of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is an act in violation of the UN Charter and international law. ” he emphasized. He also appealed for solidarity, saying, “I believe that Korea will play a role as one of the leaders of a democratic and free country.”
Previously, in a TV debate on the 25th of last month, Lee said, “The reason for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “a novice politician who became president following six months became president and clashed with the wind that stimulated Russia.” Candidate Lee bowed his head in one day as criticism at home and abroad was strong. However, Ambassador Ponomarenko also shared an article on Twitter that contained Lee’s remarks.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Korea Dmitro Ponomarenko meets with presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol at the People’s Strength Party in Yeouido, Seoul on the followingnoon of the 2nd. 2022.3.2/News 1Candidate Yoon also had an interview with Ambassador Ponomarenko at the People’s Strength Agency in Yeouido, Seoul on the followingnoon of the same day. He said, “How painful and difficult it is for your country to be invaded.” “I and the people of the Republic of Korea support and support the Ukrainian president and the people uniting in a decisive battle once morest Russia.” I and our people hope and strongly support the EU accession requested by the President of Ukraine this time, and I strongly support it. I hope to give it to you,” he said.
Ambassador Ponomarenko said, “I want to draw attention from the international community on the systematic violation of humanitarian law and morality. I hope,” he asked.
On the 28th, the People’s Power supported Ukraine by illuminating the blue and yellow lights symbolizing the Ukrainian flag on the outer wall of the building in Yeouido. This is the ‘Light of Peace’ campaign, and from the day before, the next day, a white tent with ‘NO WAR’ engraved on it was also put up. Ambassador Ponomarenko responded with an emoticon of a prayer with both hands together.
Correspondent Jo Hye-sun, Donga.com hs87cho@donga.com
Han Ji-hye, reporter for Donga.com onewisdom@donga.com
