Ukraine, South Korea sign memorandum to boost reconstruction efforts

Ukraine’s Agency for Reconstruction and Korea Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Seoul, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.

Under the agreement, a training center for heavy machinery operators will be established in Ukraine. The document also paves the way for South Korean companies to participate in the country’s reconstruction.

This was reported on Telegram by Oleksii Kuleba, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister for Development of Communities and Territories, according to Ukrinform.

“The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Agency for Reconstruction and Korea Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association. The agreement provides for the creation of a training center in Ukraine to prepare operators of excavators, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy machinery,” the statement reads.

The center will be equipped with modern simulators and equipment to ensure training according to Korean standards. This will allow specialists to be trained quickly and efficiently to work on the reconstruction of Ukrainian cities and villages.

According to Kuleba, training programs at the center will be available for veterans, women, and youth, creating new opportunities for Ukrainians to contribute to rebuilding the country and find employment in the modern construction sector.

Additionally, the memorandum opens the door for South Korean companies to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction, including machinery supply, pilot projects, and advisory support. Ukrainian and Korean specialists will collaborate to harmonize standards, develop procurement and service requirements, and organize professional programs and events.