South Korea pledges support for Ukraine but refuses specific military aid requests
- Ukraine's first lady asked South Korea for nonlethal military aid like mine detection tools during her visit to Seoul.
- Zelenska discussed Ukraine's need for stronger air defense systems with South Korean officials.
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised to work with other nations to support Ukraine but did not offer details on aid.
- South Korea has so far declined to send artillery shells or other lethal weapons to Ukraine despite calls to do so.
- Zelenska's requests highlight Ukraine's need for military aid in its conflict with Russian-backed separatists.