Ukraine and South Korea clash over disclosed POW transfer

Summarised from 5 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 08:07 · Archive

South Korea demands Ukraine apologise for disclosing the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has disclosed that North Korean prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces were transferred to South Korea, triggering a diplomatic dispute. South Korea's President accused Ukraine of undermining him by revealing the transfer, which Seoul had expected to remain confidential. South Korea says Ukraine breached a confidentiality agreement and is demanding a public apology. The North Korean prisoners were captured after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. South Korea has warned of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses to apologise.

How it is being reported

• South Korea demands Ukraine apology, warns of actionDW News · 2 Oct, 07:33
• South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosureDW News · 2 Oct, 07:33
• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Row breaks out between Kyiv and key ally over captured North Korean soldiersIndependent World · 2 Oct, 07:09
• South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosureEuronews · 2 Oct, 06:34
• Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisonersDW News · 2 Oct, 05:40
• Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWsAl Jazeera · 2 Oct, 03:54
• Ukrainian minister hopes to heal ‘misunderstanding’ with South Korea, media reportsThe Japan Times · 2 Oct, 03:02

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

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