South Korean President Lee warns of 'measures' against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology

"As this is a matter concerning the honor of the Republic of Korea's people and nation, we cannot overlook it," he said.

South Korean President Lee warns of 'measures' against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology

TL;DR

  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung slammed Ukraine for disclosing the handover of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
  • Lee demanded a public apology from Kyiv and threatened "additional measures."
  • Ukraine's Foreign Minister called the incident a "diplomatic misunderstanding" and reaffirmed Seoul's importance.
  • South Korea accuses Ukraine of breaching a non-disclosure agreement regarding the transfer.
  • Seoul suspects Ukraine revealed the information to encourage the sending of weapons and aid to Kyiv.