Policy/press release/2026-09-23

Ukraine transfers North Korean POWs to South Korea, straining relations

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine sent two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. This action has reportedly led to a souring of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and South Korea. The transfer and its diplomatic fallout are reported by Al Jazeera.

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1 outlet covered “Ukraine transfers North Korean POWs to South Korea, straining relations”. All of them report the following:

  • Ukraine transferred two North Korean POWs to South Korea
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the transfer
  • The transfer led to strained relations between Ukraine and South Korea

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