South Korean President expresses regret over Ukraine's disclosure of info regarding transfer of two DPRK POWs

The disclosure of information regarding the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea has drawn expressions of regret from President Lee Jae Myung, who stated that Seoul and Kyiv had agreed not to publicize details of the matter due to its sensitivity and potential consequences.

en.interfax.com.ua ·2026-09-25

South Korean President expresses regret over Ukraine's disclosure of info regarding transfer of two DPRK POWs

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