Zelenskyy says Ukraine transferred two North Korean POWs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, while Seoul acknowledged consultations over the case but declined to confirm whether the soldiers had arrived or disclose transfer details. A South Korean lawmaker said the men were in the country, but that account has not been officially confirmed by the government. Zelenskyy announced the transfer during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23, saying Ukraine had recently sent the prisoners to the Republic of Korea. He gave no details about when or how the transfer took place. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said it had held necessary communications and consultations with Ukraine and other relevant countries and organizations. The ministry and the presidential office said the matter involved the soldiers’ safety and that of their families, and would not confirm their status, timing or route. Seoul has said the issue should be resolved in a way that respects the individuals’ wishes and international law and humanitarian principles. Rep.