Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war?
South Korea has expressed strong displeasure with Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s said Kyiv transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul during a United Nations address. Seoul views the move as a breach of international norms and fears it could complicate diplomatic relations with North Korea and the broader handling of POWs. The incident has sparked a diplomatic dispute between the two nations.