Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
Summary
Ukraine has sent two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. These soldiers were captured in Russia’s Kursk region and are believed to have been part of North Korea’s military support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.Key Facts
- Ukraine transferred two North Korean POWs to South Korea.
- The soldiers were captured in Russia’s Kursk border region in January 2025.
- North Korea reportedly sent about 15,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war in Ukraine since 2024.
- One captured soldier tried to kill himself to avoid capture.
- South Korea and Ukraine agreed to handle North Korean POWs based on international law and humanitarian principles.
- South Korea confirmed talks but did not reveal details about the soldiers’ transfer.
- North Korean soldiers reportedly want to defect to South Korea.
- The POW issue was discussed during meetings between South Korean and Ukrainian officials in 2024 and 2025.
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