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Seoul Angered by Kiev’s Public Announcement of North Korean Prisoner Transfer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners to South Korea, an operation meant to remain secret. This revelation has angered South Korea, with some accusing Kiev of pressuring Seoul to supply weapons to Ukraine.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
October 1, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly announced the transfer of two North Korean prisoners captured in Ukraine to South Korea, despite the operation being intended as confidential.

This disclosure has sparked anger in South Korea, where some observers see it as a maneuver by Kiev aimed at pressuring Seoul to provide weapons to Ukraine, according to RFI.

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