South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
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South Korean Government, Ukrainian Government, North Korean POWs
South Korea / Ukraine
September 2026
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South Korea demands an apology from Ukraine for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean POWs. Seoul claims a non-disclosure agreement was violated; Kyiv denies such an agreement existed. The soldiers were captured in January 2025 and are currently undergoing screening in South Korea.
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