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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.
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