{
  "id": 9580738,
  "title": "Lee says Ukraine breached non-disclosure agreement on 2 NK soldiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lee-says-ukraine-breached-non-disclosure-agreement-on-2-nk-soldiers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T16:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260925/lee-says-ukraine-breached-non-disclosure-agreement-on-2-nk-soldiers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed disappointment on Thursday regarding Ukraine's disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea. This breach of a non-disclosure agreement was revealed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Later, the Ukrainian presidential office confirmed that the exchange occurred through direct communication with Seoul. Lee acknowledged his lack of knowledge about the reasons behind the disclosure but emphasized his regret over the matter. He highlighted the sensitivity of the issue, stating that it could significantly impact diplomacy, national security, and the security situation on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea and Ukraine had reportedly agreed to a confidential transfer of the North Korean soldiers, as reported in the statement.",
  "summary": "MEXICO CITY — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday expressed regret that Ukraine has disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, calling it a breach of a non-disclosure agreement. The South Korean president made the remarks in a post on his X account, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine recently sent the two North…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee says Ukraine breached non-disclosure agreement on 2 NK soldiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lee-says-ukraine-breached-non-disclosure-agreement-on-2-nk-soldiers-9584691",
        "published": "2026-09-24T16:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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