Sybiha discusses normalizing bilateral relations with South Korean FM

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Sybiha has expressed his optimism about the potential for normalizing bilateral relations with South Korea, stating that Ukraine deserves a "high level of bilateral relations" with the country. The statement was made during a meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha on the sidelines of a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris.

Sybiha emphasized Ukraine's gratitude for South Korea's support in maintaining its territorial integrity and sovereignty. South Korea has not yet commented on the talks. The normalization of relations has been complicated by the recent handover of two North Korean soldiers by Ukraine to South Korea, which Seoul accused of breaching an agreement to keep the information confidential.

In response, South Korea decided to recall some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Ukraine. Despite these tensions, South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has allocated funding in its draft 2027 budget for contributions to NATO trust funds, humanitarian assistance, and other programs supporting Ukraine, fulfilling a pledge made by President Lee Jae-myung in July.

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