US EditionSouth Korea, Ukraine discuss handling of N.Korean prisoners of war
- South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul discussed the handling of North Korean prisoners of war with Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on March 17.
- North Korea has sent thousands of troops to support Russia, marking its major military involvement since the 1950s.
- Ukrainian assessments indicate that over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured, with President Volodymyr Zelensky confirming the capture of two North Korean soldiers in January.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)South Korea and Ukraine discuss what to do with North Korean prisoners of war
Seoul says ready to accept prisoners – but only if they are willing
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korea’s foreign minister reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to protecting and accepting North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine on Monday, amid concerns that legal and political hurdles could lead to their repatriation to the DPRK. Speaking by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Cho Tae-yul emphasized that the two North Koreans captured in Russia’s Kursk […]
South Korea, Ukraine discuss handling of N.Korean prisoners of war
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul sought Kyiv's cooperation in the handling of North Korean prisoners of war during a telephone call on Monday with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
Kyiv and Seoul Discuss Fate of North Koreans Captured in Ukraine
Ukrainian and South Korean diplomats spoke on the phone about the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war on Monday, according to Seoul's outlet Yonhap News Agency. Newsweek reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for comment via email outside of business hours. Newsweek…
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