Ukraine and South Korea spar over secret POW deal
South Korea demanded an apology from Ukraine for “unilaterally and abruptly” revealing that Kyiv transferred North Korean prisoners-of-war — captured fighting for Russia — to Seoul.
Ukraine and South Korea are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute over a secret prisoner-of-war (POW) deal involving North Korean soldiers captured fighting for Russia. South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine for "unilaterally and abruptly" revealing the transfer of these POWs to Seoul, a move that has escalated tensions between the two nations.
Ukraine, however, maintains that the deal was confidential and is frustrated by South Korea's growing economic ties with Moscow. This conflict highlights the increasingly global nature of the conflict in Ukraine, as South Korea pursues a policy of détente with North Korea and has even asked US President Donald Trump to reengage with the pariah state.
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