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POLITICS1d agoCan South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea Recalls Envoy From Ukraine in Dispute Over North Korean POWsPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine revealed last month that two POWs defected to South Korea. South Korea accused him of breaking a confidentiality agreement.NYT World
POLITICS5d agoWhy North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with UkraineThe unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reportsThe Independent World
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine, demands apology over Zelensky’s disclosure of North Korean POW transferMeduza [en]
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW disputeThe South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.NPR News
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war rowSeoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoSouth Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute - AP NewsSouth Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute AP NewsAP News
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 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 2Seoul ups the ante in Ukraine feud over North Korean POW transfer disclosureSouth ‌Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and apologised. “If the refusal to acknowledge the facts and issue a public apology continues, we will take additional measures,” Lee said in a social media post. Lee also expressed “grave regret” over what he described as Ukrainian remarks about an imminent ⁠military...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28EU sanctions 10 Russian judges, prosecutors, and officials over opposition party Yabloko’s exclusion from parliamentary elections. A North Korean children’s camp is also added to the sanctions list.The European Union has sanctioned Russian judges and prosecution service staff involved in disqualifying the Yabloko Party’s federal candidate list from the State Duma elections.Meduza [en]
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 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 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
POLITICSSep 27South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transferSouth Korea's presidential office criticises Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25Ukraine transfers two North Korean POWs to South Korea , Zelensky confirms at UN – NaturalNews . comUkraine has reportedly transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, confirmed by President Zelensky at the UN. This action has significant international and diplomatic implications regarding the conflict and POW treatment.naturalnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 19Trump says he will meet Kim Jong - un this year , puts North Korea nukes at 57koreaherald.com · South Korea
POLITICSJul 14Hanson : Tough medicine for Europe is working : U . S . allies everywhere will become more independent – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn analysis suggests that a 'tough medicine' approach towards Europe is fostering greater independence among US allies globally. This commentary discusses international political dynamics and alliances.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSJul 11North Korea Condemns NATO Summit , Says Denuclearisation Should Start With US AlliesNorth Korea has condemned the NATO Summit and asserted that denuclearization efforts should begin with US allies. This statement reflects North Korea's stance on international security matters.outlookindia.com · India
POLITICSJul 11North Korea condemns NATO summit , says denuclearisation should start with US alliesNorth Korea condemned the recent NATO summit and stated that denuclearization efforts should begin with US allies. This reflects North Korea's critical stance on international alliances and nuclear policy.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSJul 10Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Koreanknews.org · North Korea