Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent 2 North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for revealing the transfer of two captured North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Zelenskyy announced the move during a speech to the UN General Assembly. President Lee stated the public disclosure breached a non-disclosure agreement between the two nations, expressing regret over the announcement. While Ukraine confirmed the transfer of the soldiers, Seoul maintains the operation should have remained secret.
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- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine sent two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
- ✓ President Lee Jae Myung stated that the disclosure of the transfer breached a non-disclosure agreement.
- ✓ Zelenskyy made the announcement during a speech to the UN General Assembly.
What changed
President Lee Jae Myung publicly accused Zelenskyy of violating a non-disclosure agreement regarding the POW transfer.
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South Korea Rebukes Zelenskyy After Disclosure of North Korean POW Transfer
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for revealing the transfer of two captured North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Zelenskyy announced the move during a speech to the UN General Assembly. President Lee stated the public disclosure breached a non-disclosure agreement between the two nations, expressing regret over the announcement. While Ukraine confirmed the transfer of the soldiers, Seoul maintains the operation should have remained secret.
Why it matters
North Korea has provided military personnel to support Russian forces in Ukraine. The capture and subsequent transfer of these soldiers to South Korea provide a rare opportunity for intelligence gathering on Pyongyang's military capabilities and cooperation with Moscow.
What is confirmed
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine sent two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
- President Lee Jae Myung stated that the disclosure of the transfer breached a non-disclosure agreement.
- Zelenskyy made the announcement during a speech to the UN General Assembly.
What to watch next
- Official response from the Ukrainian government regarding the alleged breach of the non-disclosure agreement
- Statements from North Korea regarding the capture and transfer of its soldiers
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (9)
- nytimes.com — Ukraine Sent Two North Korean P.O.W.s to South Korea, Zelensky Says
- Reuters — Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says
- AP News — Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent 2 North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea
- 조선일보 — Zelenskyy Announces Repatriation of South Korean Nationals
- pravda.com.ua — Zelenskyy says Ukraine transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea
- Al Jazeera — Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
- www.upi.com — Lee says Ukraine disclosed transfer of 2 N.K. soldiers in breach of non-disclosure agreement
- eualive.net — Seoul rebukes Zelenskyy after UN speech reveals secret transfer of North Korean POWs
- www.advance.hr — Tajni transfer više nije tajan: Seul zamjerio Zelenskom kršenje dogovora
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