Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election victory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech commemorating the 1st anniversary of the liberation from the Russian military’s confinement and massacre in the northern village of Yahidne near Kyiv in April 2023./Yonhap News

President Zelensky noted on the 4th (local time) on X (formerly Twitter) in Korean, "Congratulations to President Lee Jae-myung on his election victory," and emphasized, "Ukraine cherishes the friendly relations with the Korean people and the unwavering support of Korea."

He said, "Global security, including Europe and the Indo-Pacific, is deeply connected," and added, "As Russia exerts evil globally, we must unite to establish a solid foundation for the security of our people."

He also added, "I wish for success and look forward to close cooperation to enhance peace and prosperity between the two countries."