Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly disclosed on September 23 at the U.N. General Assembly that Ukraine had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, breaching a confidentiality agreement. South Korea summoned Ukraine's ambassador on September 28 and demanded an official apology and explanation for the unilateral disclosure.
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South Korea's presidential office criticises Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement.
www.koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/south-... The Blue House expressed 'strong regret' that Ukraine breached a confidentiality agreement by revealing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war at the UN General Assembly.
South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW disclosure Reuters
South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential. “The presidential office expresses strong regret over Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement tha
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A bitter row has erupted between South Korea and Ukraine after President Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war during his speech at the United Nations. North Korea applies a "three generations" punishment against soldiers. Seoul says Kyiv breached confidentiality agreement, then denied one existed
Seoul accuses Ukraine of announcing the transfer of North Korean soldiers caught fighting for Russia to South Korea in breach of a non-disclosure agreement.
Seoul demanded an official apology and explanation from Kyiv, accusing Ukraine of violating an agreement to keep confidential the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
## In short: The revelation of a transfer to South Korea of two North Koreans caught fighting for Russia has sparked calls for a full apology. Seoul has accused Ukraine of making the announcement in breach of a non-disclosure agreement regarding prisoner of war transfers. Kyiv says it has only stated the fact of their transfer.
South Korea is demanding an explanation and apology from Ukraine after Zelensky disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs. Seoul says Kyiv had agreed to keep the move secret, then falsely denied any confidentiality pact existed. "Seriously damaged trust" [...] "could harm bilateral relations" https://www. reuters.com/business/aerospace -defense/south-korea-voices-regret-over-ukraine-denial-p
'Mr Seong said Ukraine had repeatedly discussed the prisoners' transfer with Seoul through various channels and had requested secrecy ... 'He said South Korea agreed to keep the transfer confidential given security, diplomatic and humanitarian concerns ... 'Last week's disclosure [by UA President] at the UN General Assembly was done without sufficient prior consultation and Ukraine subsequently de
'South Korean President Lee Jae Myung days earlier said Ukraine had disclosed the transfer in breach of a non-disclosure agreement'. I'm assuming the UNGA address was an error, not something reckless? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... Seoul accuses Ukraine of announcing the transfer of North Korean soldiers caught fighting for Russia to South Korea in breach of a non-disclosure agreement.
South Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality agreement over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war — and of denying the deal's existence. Seoul has demanded an apology.
on.rt.com/dupv South Korea has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine over Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia
🇰🇷 Seoul demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer South Korea has demanded an explanation and apology from Ukraine over the disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war who had fought for Russia.
Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy unilaterally reveals North Korean prisoners of war transfer AP News
South Korea demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine on Sept. 27, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul and then falsely denying that the countries had agreed to keep it confidential. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer during his Sept. 23 address to the U.N. General Assembly; Ukraine says no confidentiali
❗️South Korea’s presidential office demanded an apology from Ukraine over disclosure of the transfer of North Korean POWs to Seoul, Reuters and AFP report. Senior presidential secretary Sung Ki-hong expressed “deep regret” over what he called Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure and subsequent false claim that no confidentiality agreement existed. Seoul said the episode damaged trust between the two go
KYIV POST: South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine Over Disclosure of North Korean POW Transfer https://www. kyivpost.com/post/85536 South Korea has demanded an explanation and apology from Ukraine over Kyiv’s disclosure of the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul, accusing Ukraine of violating a confidentiality agreement and later denying it existed. # World # Asia
An escalating diplomatic row over Ukraine’s disclosure of a North Korean prisoner-of-war transfer is threatening to jeopardise South Korea’s future ties with and support for Kyiv, analysts say, even as it hands fresh ammunition to the political opposition in Seoul. South Korea’s presidential official issued a statement late on Sunday demanding an official explanation and apology for Ukrainian Pres
South Korea demands explanation and apology from Ukraine after Zelensky publicly revealed at UNGA that two captured North Korean soldiers had been transferred to Seoul. South Korea says Ukraine itself requested secrecy over the handover, fearing domestic criticism about losing a POW swap opportunity. Seoul agreed to protect the men's safety and their families in North Korea. Ukraine denies any con
South Korea summons Ukraine envoy in protest over North Korean POW transfer Reuters
Seoul says Kyiv agreed to a nondisclosure agreement over the prisoners but broke it.
Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POWs were sent to South Korea #KoreanPeninsula #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #China #Disarmament #Denuclearization #XiJinping #KimJongUn #Pyongyang #ICBMs #AUKUS #Japan apnews.com/article/sout... Seoul has demanded an apology after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed what it says was supposed to be a secret transfer of two North
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
Ukraine just angered another partner — one sitting on an arsenal of weapons that Kyiv wants. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Sept. 23 announcement at the U.N. General Assembly that Ukraine’s two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) were sent to South Korea was not well received in Seoul. "It was appropriate in every aspect not to disclose, considering the many problems it may cause when disclosed,
KYIV INDEPENDENT: How Ukraine angered South Korea — and why it matters https:// kyivindependent.com/how-ukrain e-angered-south-korea-and-why-it-matters/ Ukraine just angered another partner — one sitting on an arsenal of weapons that Kyiv wants.President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Sept. 23 announcement at the U.N. General Assembly that Ukraine’s two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) were sent to Sout
❗️South Korea summoned Ukraine’s acting ambassador after Zelensky publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry says Ukraine breached a confidentiality agreement intended to protect the soldiers and later denied that such an agreement existed. First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo expressed strong concern and requested an official clarificati
South Korea demanded an apology from Ukraine for “unilaterally and abruptly” revealing that Kyiv transferred North Korean prisoners-of-war — captured fighting for Russia — to Seoul.
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday that South Korea a...