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 before he left his post on Sunday, Sept. 14.

While praising Seoul’s humanitarian support, he urged the new Lee Jae-myung administration to lift its ban on lethal weapons exports to