Lee says Ukraine breached non-disclosure agreement on 2 NK soldiers
MEXICO CITY — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday expressed regret that Ukraine has disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, calling it a breach of a non-disclosure agreement. The South Korean president made the remarks in a post on his X account, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine recently sent the two North…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret on Thursday that Ukraine had disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, stating it breached a non-disclosure agreement. This came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the transfer of the two North Korean soldiers in his UN General Assembly address in New York.
The Ukrainian presidential office later confirmed the transfer was achieved through direct dialogue with Seoul. Lee noted that he was unaware of the reasons behind the disclosure, but expressed regret nonetheless. He emphasized that the issue is a very sensitive matter that could significantly impact diplomacy, national security, and the security environment on the Korean Peninsula.
South Korea and Ukraine had reportedly agreed to a confidential transfer of the North Korean soldiers.
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