Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
Summary
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said he might take more action if Ukraine does not apologize for revealing that two North Korean prisoners of war were sent to South Korea. Ukraine called the issue a misunderstanding and said it is working to fix the situation, but President Lee said the matter affects South Korea’s national pride.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s President Zelensky revealed to the UN that two North Korean prisoners of war were sent to South Korea.
- South Korea wanted this transfer to be kept secret to protect the prisoners’ families and avoid criticism.
- Ukraine denied any agreement to keep the move confidential, causing a diplomatic dispute.
- President Lee said Ukraine’s disclosure harmed South Korea’s dignity and threatened possible further action.
- Ukraine’s Foreign Minister called the situation a diplomatic misunderstanding and said they are working to resolve it.
- The two North Korean soldiers supported Russia in the Ukraine war and wanted to go to South Korea.
- Some in South Korea criticized President Lee, accusing him of hiding the transfer to appease North Korea.
- South Korea supports Ukraine but does not supply lethal weapons to countries in active war.
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