Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Summary
South Korea has formally protested to Ukraine after President Zelensky revealed that two captured North Korean soldiers had been secretly transferred to Seoul. South Korean officials said the disclosure should have remained confidential because it affects national security and the soldiers' families.Key Facts
- Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers supporting Russia in the Ukraine war in early 2025.
- After over a year of talks, the two soldiers were transferred to South Korea.
- President Zelensky announced the transfer at the UN General Assembly, breaking an agreement to keep it secret.
- South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister summoned Ukraine's ambassador and expressed strong regret.
- Seoul wants an apology from Ukraine for revealing the transfer without consent, saying it damaged trust.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called the disclosure "greatly disappointing" and a sensitive security issue.
- South Korea has provided mainly non-lethal aid to Ukraine but faces pressure to supply weapons due to North Korea’s involvement supporting Russia.
- Russia warned South Korea against sending arms to Ukraine, threatening retaliation without details.
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