South Korean President Threatens Measures Against Ukraine Over Prisoner Transfer Disclosure
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has threatened to take 'additional measures' against Ukraine unless Kyiv publicly apologizes for disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea. The issue stems from a nondisclosure agreement reportedly breached by Ukraine, which revealed details during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Seoul summoned Ukraine’s chargé d'affaires in response and accused Kyiv of undermining diplomatic trust while also claiming that Ukraine prayed for war on the Korean Peninsula. In contrast, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the situation as a 'diplomatic misunderstanding' expected to be resolved. The dispute has raised concerns about South Korea’s support for military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing tensions in both regions.
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