South Korea to take 'measures' if Ukraine refuses apology

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has threatened additional actions against Ukraine if it fails to issue a public apology for allegedly disclosing the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. This disclosure, made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations, has sparked a diplomatic dispute between the two nations.

South Korea argues that maintaining confidentiality is crucial for protecting the relatives of the POWs from potential repercussions in North Korea. The South Korean leader accused Ukraine of attempting to discredit him and vowed to take further measures if Ukraine does not acknowledge the facts and issue a sincere apology. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the importance of the matter to the Republic of Korea and its people, stating that it cannot be ignored.

He pointed to an interview with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who described the incident as a "diplomatic misunderstanding" and expressed his hope for continued cooperation between the two countries.