Ukrainians living in Korea and about 300 Koreans in solidarity with them held a rally near the Russian Embassy in Seoul today (27th), condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and appealing for South Korea's support.
Olana Shegel, a professor of Ukrainian language at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, said, "The most terrible thing has been happening in Kiev since the Nazi Germany attacked in 1941. It will put you at risk.”
She continued, "Just as the Koreans shed blood to defend democracy in the Korean War, the people of Ukraine are now fighting a desperate struggle for democracy and freedom." doing,” he pointed out.
"Ukraine has been defending its sovereignty by overcoming numerous aggressions from neighboring powers like the Republic of Korea," he said. I also appeal to the government and presidential candidates,” he said.
Ukrainians who took part in today's rally held up Ukrainian flags along with signs such as 'Keep Putin' and 'Stop War' and shouted slogans such as "Don't kill our people" and "Stop Russian terrorists."
(Photo = Yonhap News)