S. Korean FM stresses bilateral trust as he discusses NK POW issue with Ukraine counterpart
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stressed mutual respect and trust as basis for bilateral relations during his talks with Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, the Korean foreign ministry said, Tuesday. It was their first meeting since a rift has deepened between the two countries over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's September disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war…
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun emphasized the importance of mutual respect and trust in fostering bilateral relations during his meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, according to the Korean foreign ministry. The two leaders exchanged views on Monday as part of the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France.
Their dialogue took place on the sidelines of the international gathering, taking place in France. Cho expressed his hope that all outstanding issues between the two nations would be resolved peacefully and that the foundation of their relationship would be built on respect, trust, and the faithful observance of agreements. The ministry's press release conveyed his remarks as a reaffirmation of South Korea's demand for Ukraine to apologize for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea.
However, the ministry's statement did not provide any further information on whether the demand for an apology had been addressed.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
