Speaking to the largest Korean news agency Yonhap, Mrs. Zelenska asked people not to get used to the war in Ukraine and unite efforts in countering russian aggression. The First Lady of Ukraine also talked about the challenges Ukraine has been facing since the war began. She announced the Second Summit of First Ladies and Gentelemen to be held on 23 July, the platform to discuss a wide range of issues, such as displaced persons, education, women and children. The interview is published in 7 languages.

In her interview for the leading Korean “KBS” TV company Olena Zelenska spoke of what Ukrainian children are going through. She called on Korea, the country famous for its “economic miracle” and hi-tech, to help develop mobile apps for Ukrainians in need of stress counseling under a mental health support program she is currently patronizing.

The interviews of First Lady Olena Zelenska to Yonhap and KBS became the first interviews ever to be given to the Asian media outlets. 

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