(LEAD) Ukraine recently sent 2 N. Korean POWs to S. Korea: Zelenskyy
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Ukraine has recently sent two North Korean soldiers ...
Ukraine recently transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy made the announcement during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. The two soldiers were captured by Ukrainian forces in January 2025 after being stationed in Russia's Kursk region to support Moscow's war against Ukraine.
One of the prisoners attempted to take his own life upon realization of capture. These North Korean soldiers have indicated their intention to travel to South Korea via a defector group in the South. South Korea's foreign ministry has not confirmed the details of the transfer but has stated its commitment to respecting the individuals' free will and resolving the situation per international law and humanitarian principles.
Discussions between South Korea and Ukraine took place in July at a U.S. summit in Ankara, with both leaders agreeing to handle the situation humanely while honoring the prisoners' desires.
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