Ukraine sends two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea
Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 04:18 · Archive
Ukraine has transferred two North Korean soldiers captured in Russia to South Korea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine recently sent two North Korean soldiers, captured during fighting in Russia's Kursk region, to South Korea. The soldiers were the first North Korean troops to be apprehended alive since North Korea joined the Russia-Ukraine war in 2024. South Korea said it was 'deeply regretful' that Ukraine made the transfer public, stating the two sides had agreed to keep it confidential. Zelensky criticised North Korea for using its citizens like 'currency' to support Russia's war effort.
How it is being reported
- Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskyy saysSouth Korea said it was "deeply regretful" that Ukraine had made the transfer public, adding that the two sides had agreed not to disclose it.The Japan Times · 25 Sept, 02:15
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South KoreaThe president criticised North Korea for using citizens like 'currency' to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine.Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 09:29
- Zelensky says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South KoreaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country recently sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, marking an apparent resolution to months of uncertainty over their fate.UPI · 24 Sept, 09:07
- Ukraine sent 2 North Korean soldiers captured in Russia to South Korea, Zelensky saysThey were the first North Korean soldiers to be apprehended alive since the country joined the Russia-Ukraine war in 2024.New York Post · 24 Sept, 08:33
- Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine sent to South Korea, Zelensky saysThe two soldiers were captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region in January last yearIndependent World · 24 Sept, 06:53
In this story: Volodymyr Zelensky · Ukraine · South Korea · North Korea · Russia · Kursk
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