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Sep 27, 2026

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer

South Korea's presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying the agreement.

Sep 27, 2026·9 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Protecting the families of North Korean POWs matters more than exposing Pyongyang's war involvement
  • ▪South Korean diplomatic countermeasures against Ukraine are a proportionate response to the disclosure
  • ▪South Korea had previously declined to confirm the arrival of the two North Korean soldiers transferred from Ukraine, citing concerns for their safety and that of their families in North Korea

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