Ukraine sends two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 15:26 · Archive

Ukraine has sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, according to President Zelensky.

The two soldiers were the first North Korean troops to be captured alive since North Korea joined the Russia-Ukraine war in 2024. Zelensky criticised North Korea for using citizens as 'currency' to support Russia's war effort.

How it is being reported

• Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South KoreaAl Jazeera · 24 Sept, 09:29
• Zelensky says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South KoreaUPI · 24 Sept, 09:07
• Ukraine sent 2 North Korean soldiers captured in Russia to South Korea, Zelensky saysNew York Post · 24 Sept, 08:33
• Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine sent to South Korea, Zelensky saysIndependent World · 24 Sept, 06:53

In this story: Volodymyr Zelensky · Ukraine · South Korea · North Korea · Russia

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