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Seoul Demands Ukraine Apology Over North Korea POW Disclosure
Monday, September 28, 2026
South Korea's government demanded an official apology and explanation from Ukraine, stating that Ukraine violated an agreement requiring confidentiality regarding the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Seoul did not specify the date of the original confidentiality agreement or provide details about how the disclosure occurred. Ukraine has not publicly responded to the demand as of the available reporting.
