Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer.
They publishedSeoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy unilaterally reveals North Korean prisoners of war transfer - AP News
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 27 Sept, 21:56Z
Latest reportkoreaherald.com · 28 Sept, 10:19Z
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Why it matters
What
Seoul demanded an apology after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed a transfer involving North Korean prisoners of war.
Why
The disclosure created diplomatic concern for South Korea.
Watch
Watch for an apology and further details from Seoul or Kyiv.
Coverage over time
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- South Korea's presidential office demanded an official apology from Ukraine for disclosing the transfer.
- Seong Ghi-hong said Kyiv falsely denied a non-disclosure agreement existed.
- Seong warned of possible additional measures if necessary.
- Ukraine reportedly discussed secrecy with Seoul through multiple channels before disclosure.
- Zelensky announced the transfer at the UN General Assembly, prompting Seoul's criticism.
Summary
- South Korea summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador to Seoul to protest the disclosure.
- Kyiv disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
- Seoul demanded an official explanation and apology for the breach of confidentiality.
- Seoul criticized Ukraine's denial of a confidentiality agreement as undermining trust.
- Zelenskyy publicly revealed the transfer during the UN General Assembly address.