S. Korea stresses 'clear understanding' with Ukraine over non-disclosure of N.K. POW transfer
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday that South Korea a...
South Korea and Ukraine have reportedly reached a "clear understanding" in maintaining confidentiality over the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul, according to Yonhap News. The South Korean foreign ministry spokesperson, Park Doo-soon, emphasized that the matter was discussed at various levels, taking into account the safety of the soldiers and their families, and adhering to international law and humanitarian principles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer during a recent United Nations General Assembly address, which South Korea found "very disappointing." In response, South Korea summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador to Seoul, demanding an official apology and explanation. The spokesperson stressed that the issue is a sensitive matter affecting diplomacy and national security on the Korean Peninsula, and that communication channels with Ukraine remain open for ongoing engagement.
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