Zelenskyy considers a "Korean scenario" for Ukraine after the war with Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy admits the possibility of a "Korean scenario" for Ukraine after the end of the war with Russia. However, there are nuances.

Zelenskyy stated this in an interview with Le Point.

After the Korean War, no real peace treaty was signed, yet South Korea managed to prosper.

Zelenskyy was asked what he thinks about this example.

"This is an example that shows that values have triumphed. The development of South Korea is incomparable to that of North Korea, where we observe a real economic and civilizational decline. I’m not even talking about the people; I’m talking about infrastructure, economy, and development," the president replied.

He noted that South Korea made a leap forward in civilization, technology, and economy because it cultivates humanism.

"You ask me if this scenario could happen in Ukraine? I’m telling you that everything is possible. It should be noted that South Korea has a great ally: the United States, which will not allow North Korea to take control of it," Zelenskyy said.

According to him, everything is relative, as South Koreans still face risks. Their economy is thriving, and they are protected by an alliance, but "as long as North Korea remains as it is, as long as the nature of its leadership remains unchanged, South Korea will not be completely safe."

"And, believe me, they have numerous air defense systems that guarantee their security. Frankly speaking, Ukraine is determined to obtain reliable security guarantees, MAYA and similar systems, such as Patriot systems, which South Korea has," the president noted.

However, according to him, the comparison with South Korea has its limits: the population of North Korea is just over 20 million, while Russia’s population exceeds 140 million. And the threats from Russia are five, six, or even ten times greater.

"A complete replication of the South Korean model would probably not suit Ukraine from a security perspective. On the other hand, its economic model is a good example," Zelenskyy added.