Seoul, Kyiv Sign Cooperation Pact on Rebuilding Ukraine, Launching Operator Training Hub
Seoul and Kyiv have taken another step toward closer cooperation in Ukraine’s post-war recovery, as the Recovery Agency of Ukraine and the Korea Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association signed a memorandum of cooperation in the South Korean capital.
The Gaze reports this, referring to a post by Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, Oleksii Kuleba.
The agreement envisions the creation of a dedicated training center in Ukraine to prepare operators of excavators, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy machinery needed for reconstruction.
According to Kuleba, the facility will be equipped with advanced simulators and equipment that meet Korean standards, ensuring that specialists can be trained quickly and effectively.
The minister emphasized that training programs will be accessible to veterans, women, and young people, broadening opportunities for Ukrainians to acquire skills and secure employment in the construction sector.
Beyond training, the memorandum provides a framework for broader participation of South Korean companies in Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.
This includes the supply of heavy equipment, the launch of pilot infrastructure projects, and consulting support. Ukrainian and Korean experts will collaborate on aligning technical standards, drafting procurement and maintenance requirements, and organizing joint professional programs and events.
“Ukraine gains access to modern technologies, new training programs, and quality preparation of heavy machinery operators. This strengthens reconstruction and accelerates the recovery of communities. In turn, the Republic of Korea gains a long-term partnership with a country that is carrying out the largest reconstruction process in Europe,” the minister added.
The agreement follows ongoing discussions between Kuleba and South Korea’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Park Ki-chan, on expanding cooperation in reconstruction and infrastructure development.
It also complements Seoul’s newly announced economic partnership program with Kyiv, aimed at bolstering investment and technical expertise for Ukraine’s long-term recovery.
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