Ukraine gave notice before public disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
Ukraine informed South Korea in advance that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might mention the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war during his UN General Assembly speech, a senior South Korean presidential official said. Despite both countries agreeing to keep the matter confidential, Zelenskyy's announcement caused the situation to diverge from the prior understanding.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized Kyiv for disclosing the information, describing it as a breach of an agreement to maintain confidentiality.
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