Korean gov't effectively confirms repatriation of North Korean POWs from Ukraine
The government effectively confirmed the repatriation of North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces, Wednesday, follwoing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure that two prisoners of war (POWs) had been sent to South Korea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement, saying Seoul has consistently maintained that the issue should be resolved in a manner that respects…
The Korean government has formally acknowledged the return of North Korean soldiers who were taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces, following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's announcement on Wednesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement expressing South Korea's long-standing stance that the resolution of the issue should be carried out in a manner that respects the prisoners' autonomy and adheres to international law and humanitarian norms.
While the government did not confirm the specifics of the repatriation, such as the individuals involved or the timing and route of the transfers, it confirmed ongoing communication and consultations with Ukraine and other pertinent entities to address the matter in accordance with its principles.
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