South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha about the handling of North Korean prisoners of war. Cho reiterated South Korea’s support for Ukraine and expressed the country’s readiness to accept captured North Korean soldiers wishing to relocate to South Korea.
On Monday, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul engaged in a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to discuss the treatment of North Korean prisoners of war. During the discussion, Minister Cho reiterated South Korea’s ongoing support for the Ukrainian populace amidst the ongoing conflict. Furthermore, he expressed South Korea’s willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine if they choose to relocate to South Korea.
This dialogue between the South Korean and Ukrainian foreign ministers highlights the international collaboration in addressing humanitarian issues related to prisoners of war. South Korea’s commitment to aiding Ukraine and accommodating North Korean fighters exemplifies a complex interplay of geopolitical and humanitarian considerations in the region.
Original Source: gazette.com
