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Korea pledges additional support for Ukraine at int'l conference

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Government Policy Coordination Minister Bang Moon-kyu, second from left in front row, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London is seen in this June 22 image provided by the Prime Minister's Office. Yonhap

Government Policy Coordination Minister Bang Moon-kyu attended a two-day conference in London focused on Ukraine's post-war recovery, his office said Thursday.

The Ukraine Recovery Conference, which started Wednesday, brought together officials from 61 countries, leaders of 33 international organizations and approximately 400 companies to discuss the assistance needed for recovery from the destruction caused by Russia's invasion.

Bang told the conference that Korea would provide an additional $130 million this year, in addition to the $100 million given last year to Kyiv, the Office for Government Policy Coordination under the prime minister's office said in a press release.

"Korea, drawing from its experience in post-war economic development, will be able to support the reconstruction of essential infrastructure and the restoration of basic social services," Bang said.

Additionally, Bang emphasized the crucial role of the private sector in leading the way by applying its expertise and supporting Ukraine's recovery. (Yonhap)