South Korea warns of 'further action' against Ukraine in dispute over POW transfer
President Lee Jae Myung accused Kyiv of attempting to provoke tension on the Korean Peninsula after a disagreement over the handling of North Korean prisoners of war.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned that Seoul could take "further action" against Ukraine unless Kyiv apologizes over a dispute concerning the handling of North Korean prisoners of war, according to reports.
Lee accused Ukraine of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula," signaling a sharp deterioration in relations between the two governments over the issue.
A dispute rooted in a POW transfer
The disagreement centers on North Korean prisoners of war captured amid the conflict involving North Korean troops deployed in support of Russia's war in Ukraine. Details of the specific transfer or disclosure that triggered the dispute were not fully outlined in the available reporting.
It remains unclear what form any "further action" by Seoul might take, or what timeline South Korea has set for a response from Kyiv.
The episode underscores the delicate diplomatic position South Korea has occupied since North Korean troops began fighting alongside Russian forces, a development that has complicated Seoul's relations with both Kyiv and Moscow.
Neither government has indicated that the dispute has affected broader cooperation between Ukraine and South Korea, though the public nature of the exchange suggests tensions are running high.
Sources
- Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row — BBC News — World
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