South Korea to assess legal status of North Korean POWs transferred from Ukraine

South Korea to assess legal status of North Korean POWs transferred from Ukraine

Politique Sécurité

South Korean authorities said on 30 September they would assess the legal status and protection of two North Korean prisoners of war transferred from Ukraine. According to The Independent, officials will examine the soldiers' backgrounds to determine eligibility for protection under the North Korean Defectors Protection and Settlement Support Act and consider possible resettlement.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on 23 September that Ukraine had handed the two prisoners, captured in Russia's Kursk region, to Seoul. Seoul subsequently demanded an explanation and an official apology from Kyiv, saying the disclosure breached a confidentiality pact, according to statements from South Korean officials.

Acteurs

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Republic of Korea North Korean prisoners of war United Nations General Assembly

Lieux

Kursk region, Russia United Nations General Assembly, New York, United States South Korea

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There was one claim analyzed regarding President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating at the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026, that Ukraine handed two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, which had insufficient evidence to confirm or refute. No claims were confirmed, partially confirmed, or refuted.

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Articles

30 septembre 2026
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South Korea-Ukrainian row over two captured North Korean soldiers: What happens next?
South Korea-Ukrainian row over two captured North Korean soldiers: What happens next?

The Independent • 30 sept. 04h13

Two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia have been moved to South Korea, where authorities will investigate their backgrounds, determine eligibility for protection under the North Korean Defectors Protection and Settlement Support Act, and consider resettlement.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 9% Centre
28 septembre 2026
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Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine 'breached' confidentiality agreement over transfer of North Korean POWs
Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine 'breached' confidentiality agreement over transfer of North Korean POWs

Euronews.com • 28 sept. 03h49

Seoul says Ukraine broke a confidentiality pact by revealing that two North Korean prisoners of war were handed over to South Korea, and it is seeking an official apology.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 32% Centre
27 septembre 2026
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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer

CNN • 27 sept. 22h52

Seoul demanded an explanation and apology after Kyiv revealed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, contrary to a confidentiality agreement.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 9% Centre
South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer

Al Jazeera • 27 sept. 18h35

Seoul says Kyiv broke a confidentiality pact by revealing the handover of two North Korean prisoners, straining bilateral ties.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 12% Centre
24 septembre 2026
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea

Al Jazeera • 24 sept. 08h33

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that Ukraine has handed two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, criticizing North Korea's role in the war.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 8% Centre
Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says

Yahoo News UK • 24 sept. 00h36

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has handed over two North Korean prisoners of war, captured in Russia's Kursk region, to South Korea.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 34% Centre
23 septembre 2026
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Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says

Reuters • 23 sept. 23h30

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine has handed two North Korean prisoners of war, captured in Russia's Kursk region, to the Republic of Korea.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 9% Centre

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