Kyiv is urging both sides to refrain from further statements
or actions that could heighten tensions, Tykhyi added.
He said the two countries remain in regular contact through
their foreign ministries, embassies, and directly in Seoul. After the relevant
decisions were made, communication was restored at various levels, including
between the foreign ministers, he said.
“Ukraine is fully ready for normalization,” Tykhyi said.
“We believe the first step is to prevent any new actions or
statements that could lead to escalation. Then we can begin healing this wound
in our relationship and return it to a normal diplomatic track. Ukraine is
ready for that.”
The spokesman also said the prospects for cooperation
between Ukraine and South Korea in various areas are far broader than the
current diplomatic dispute and should not be jeopardized over the issue.
On Oct. 29, the Financial Times reported that South
Korean President Lee Jae Myung is seeking to develop relations with Russia, causing
concern among Ukraine’s European allies.