(LEAD) S. Korea voices 'strong regret' over Ukraine's denial of nondisclosure pact on N.K. POWs
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean presidential office on Sunday voice...
Seoul expressed strong regret over Ukraine's denial of a nondisclosure agreement regarding the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. Senior presidential secretary Seong Ghi-hong stated that the South Korean presidential office is considering additional measures if necessary. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer during a UN address, claiming Ukraine had sent the POWs to South Korea for their safety.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his office argued that Ukraine breached the agreement to keep the transfer secret, citing international law and humanitarian principles. Ukrainian media outlets later reported a Ukrainian presidential source denying the existence of such an agreement. Seoul accused Ukraine of politicizing the issue, saying the disclosure damaged bilateral trust and caused disruptions to their friendship.
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