South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned Ukraine of potential further measures if Kyiv fails to issue a public apology for disclosing that North Korean POWs were sent to South Korea. The South Korean leader expressed his disappointment hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the transfer of two North Korean soldiers captured during the Russia-North Korea conflict at the United Nations.
Since then, tensions between the two nations have escalated, with Seoul demanding an apology from Kyiv. South Korea asserts that Ukraine violated an agreement to maintain the transfer of the soldiers confidential to safeguard their safety. However, Ukrainian officials have denied the existence of such an agreement. Ukrainian officials have suggested the incident could be a diplomatic misunderstanding, emphasizing their desire for a positive relationship with South Korea.
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