President Zelensky Mentions 'Repatriation of North Korean POWs to South Korea'... Government Says 'Cannot Confirm'
Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has drawn significant attention by stating that two North Korean soldiers captured in the Russia-Ukraine war have been sent to South Korea. President Zelenskyy made this fact public during his speech at the UN General Assembly, garnering international attention.
In his speech, President Zelenskyy criticized the situation in which North Korean troops are participating in the war on Russia's side. He emphasized that North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia's military operations and explicitly mentioned that the captured North Korean prisoners of war had been repatriated to South Korea.
Regarding this, our government is maintaining a cautious stance. An official from the Presidential Office explained that this matter is highly sensitive and directly linked to the personal safety of the North Korean prisoners. Therefore, they stated that they cannot confirm whether the prisoners were repatriated or provide any specific details regarding the situation.
This incident has occurred amidst growing international controversy over military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Many experts are closely watching how the participation of North Korean troops in the war will impact the situation on the Korean Peninsula and international relations.
The government plans to closely monitor the situation and cooperate closely with the international community. This issue is expected to serve as a catalyst for strengthening international scrutiny of North Korea's military actions.