Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
The president criticised North Korea for using citizens like 'currency' to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine.
After being held captive in Ukraine for nearly 20 months, two North Korean soldiers have arrived safely in South Korea, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and opposition lawmaker Rep. Yu Yong-weon. The release of information came during a speech Zelenskyy delivered at the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.
Rep. Yu further confirmed the safe arrival of the prisoners during a press conference at the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for their protection under South Korean laws designed for North Korean defectors. Both the soldiers' health and wellbeing are reported to be stable. The National Intelligence Service will likely conduct thorough questioning and investigations over the course of several weeks or months to determine the next steps.
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