[COVER STORY] Ukraine's apology over NK POWs falls short of Korea's expectation: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that Ukraine sent an apology over its disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea but the message fell short of Seoul’s expectations. He said the government is considering further diplomatic actions. Cho made the remarks during a parliamentary audit of the foreign ministry amid a dispute over Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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Ukraine's apology for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea has fallen short of Seoul's expectations, according to Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. The government is considering further diplomatic actions in response to the issue, which arose after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer, contradicting an agreement between the two nations to keep it confidential.
During a parliamentary audit, Cho expressed that he had exchanged messages with the Ukrainian foreign minister, who was troubled by the situation. While the message of apology was received, Cho stated it was not at the level Seoul had anticipated, and the government plans to take firm measures. When asked about recalling the ambassador to Ukraine, Park Hee-chang, Cho indicated the government was contemplating that option.
Cho also shared his personal opinion that Zelenskyy's disclosure may have been an attempt to showcase Ukraine's presence to the United Nations members.
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