Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
Summary
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung is upset with Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned transferring captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea during a UN speech. South Korea says Ukraine revealed sensitive information that should have been kept secret and demands an apology.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy said at the UN that Ukraine transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
- These soldiers were captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine's Kursk region.
- South Korea claims Ukraine promised to keep the transfer secret but then made it public.
- President Lee called Ukraine’s comments a threat that could raise the risk of war on the Korean Peninsula.
- South Korea demands an official apology and explanation from Ukraine.
- Ukraine’s Foreign Minister called the issue a “diplomatic misunderstanding” and emphasized the importance of good relations with South Korea.
- The disagreement complicates cooperation between US-aligned countries against Russia, China, and North Korea.
- South Korean lawmakers showed photos of the two North Korean prisoners transferred from Ukraine to South Korea.
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