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POLITICSOct 2South Korea's anger at Ukraine is 'about more than a secret'Oekraïne en Zuid-Korea liggen met elkaar overhoop over twee Noord-Koreaanse krijgsgevangenen. Aanleiding is een opmerking van de Oekraïense president Volodymyr Zelensky bij de Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties vorige week. Daar maakte hij bekend dat Oekraïne twee Noord-Koreaanse militairen had overgedragen aan Zuid-Korea. Dit schoot bij Zuid-Korea in het verkeerde keelgat, omdat afgesproken zou zijn de overdracht geheim te houden. Zuid-Korea zegt dat geheimhouding onder meer nodig was vanwege mogelijke risico's voor de militairen en hun familieleden in Noord-Korea. Maar er speelt voNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 2South Korea warns of further measure if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosuretert.am · Armenia
POLITICSOct 2Trump announced a $54 billion energy investment from South Korea. South Korea said he jumped the gunA struggling project to export natural gas from Alaska has turned into another potential sticking point in the allies’ long-running negotiations over trade.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSOct 2South Korean president threatens action against Ukraine over statements on North Korean POWsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged a confidentiality agreement that Seoul says covered the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and issued an apology.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 2South Korea demands Ukraine apology, warns of actionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosureUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosureThe POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2South Korean President Lee warns of 'measures' against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology"As this is a matter concerning the honor of the Republic of Korea's people and nation, we cannot overlook it," he said.CNBC
POLITICSOct 2Ukrainian minister hopes to heal misunderstanding with South Korea , media reportsA Ukrainian minister reportedly seeks to resolve a misunderstanding with South Korea. This indicates an effort to improve diplomatic relations between the two countries.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSOct 2Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisonersA diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2Ukrainian minister hopes to heal misunderstanding with South KoreaA Ukrainian minister expressed a desire to resolve a misunderstanding with South Korea, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts to improve bilateral relations.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSOct 2South Korea brings powerful prosecution agency to heelOverhaul is a victory for reformers, though some fear it could leave an investigative vacuumFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 1Trump touts $200 billion South Korean investment plan as Alaska LNG project hangs in balanceThe U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.CNBC
POLITICSSep 30Trump unveils South Korean investment in pipeline in Alaska , site of a tight Senate raceTrump announced South Korean investment in an Alaskan pipeline, which is located in an area with a competitive Senate race. This links a foreign investment project to domestic political campaigning and local electoral dynamics.cbsnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipelineThis marks the second time in three days President Trump has sought to highlight planned foreign investments in states where GOP Senate candidates are in tight election campaignsCBS News
POLITICSSep 30Trump details up to USD 200 billion in South Korean investments in the USThe US president revealed South Korean investments in energy projects, such as a pipeline and nuclear power plants, in bilateral collaboration. The plan, although promising, faces criticism for its environmental impact and doubts about economic viability, highlighting the pro-fossil fuel agenda.Clarín
POLITICSSep 28Why South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWsSeoul says Kyiv agreed to a nondisclosure agreement over the prisoners but broke it.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28South Korea demands apology over Zelenskyy North Korean POW disclosureSouth Korea has demanded an apology following a disclosure by Zelenskyy regarding North Korean prisoners of war. This indicates a diplomatic disagreement concerning sensitive information.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 28South Korea’s POW row with Ukraine puts ties and aid at riskAn escalating diplomatic row over Ukraine’s disclosure of a North Korean prisoner-of-war transfer is threatening to jeopardise South Korea’s future ties with and support for Kyiv, analysts say, even as it hands fresh ammunition to the political opposition in Seoul. South Korea’s presidential official issued a statement late on Sunday demanding an official explanation and apology for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s disclosure about the POWs at last week’s UN General Assembly. Seoul said...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Ukraine, South Korea relations sour over North Korean POWsSouth Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality agreement over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war — and of denying the deal's existence. Seoul has demanded an apology.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 28In South Korea, plan to serve deportees airline meals splits officialsA proposal to upgrade meals for foreigners awaiting deportation at Incheon International Airport has divided immigration officials, with frontline officers raising safety concerns and some questioning whether better food is appropriate for those ordered to leave South Korea for violating the law. According to immigration authorities on Sunday, the Incheon Airport Immigration Office under the Ministry of Justice is considering providing in-flight meal boxes to foreign nationals awaiting...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 27South Korea demands apology after Zelensky's announcement about North Korean prisoners of warZuid-Korea eist excuses en een officiële verklaring van Oekraïne omdat dat land naar buiten heeft gebracht dat twee Noord-Koreaanse krijgsgevangenen op het vliegtuig naar Zuid-Korea zijn gezet. President Zelensky maakte dat afgelopen week bekend in een toespraak bij de Verenigde Naties. De kwestie over de Noord-Koreaanse krijgsgevangenen ligt gevoelig. De overdracht komt op een moment dat Zuid-Korea zich inzet voor een hervatting van de dialoog met Noord-Korea. Volgens Zuid-Korea heeft Kyiv met de bekendmaking de afspraak om de kwestie vertrouwelijk te houden geschonden. De Zuid-Koreaanse presNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 27South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transferSouth Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying ‌that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential. “The presidential office expresses strong regret over Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement that there had not been a non-disclosure agreement,” Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential secretary for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 27South Korea , Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureRelations between South Korea and Ukraine are worsening due to a dispute over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war. This highlights a significant diplomatic issue impacting international relations, possibly with wider implications involving North Korea.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States