South Korea's presidential office has demanded an apology from Ukraine over the disclosure of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, according to multiple outlets.
South Korea accused Ukraine of publicly revealing the POW transfer and then falsely denying that the two countries had agreed to keep the matter confidential. Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential secretary, said the presidential office "expresses strong regret over Ukraine's unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement that there had not been a non-disclosure agreement," according to Arab News.
The dispute has strained relations between South Korea and Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera English, which reported that Ukraine has denied that a nondisclosure agreement existed, a denial that South Korea's presidential office has criticized.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reports noted South Korea's demand for an apology from Ukraine.
- Al Jazeera English reported that relations between the two countries have soured over the issue.
- Coverage highlighted Ukraine's denial of a nondisclosure agreement.
“South Korea's presidential office criticises Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement.” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- Reports detailed South Korea's demand for an official explanation and apology.
- Arab News quoted Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential secretary, expressing "strong regret" over Ukraine's actions.
- Coverage described the dispute as centered on an alleged nondisclosure agreement over the POW transfer.
“The presidential office expresses strong regret over Ukraine's unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement that there had not been a non-disclosure agreement.” — Arab News
Questions readers ask
What happened between South Korea and Ukraine?
South Korea's presidential office demanded an apology from Ukraine after accusing it of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then denying that a nondisclosure agreement had existed.
Why does this dispute matter?
The disagreement has soured relations between South Korea and Ukraine, according to Al Jazeera English, centering on whether the two governments had agreed to keep the POW transfer confidential.
Who commented on the dispute?
Seong Ghi-hong, South Korea's senior presidential secretary, said the presidential office expressed "strong regret" over Ukraine's disclosure and subsequent denial, according to Arab News.
What is Ukraine's position?
Ukraine has denied that a nondisclosure agreement existed regarding the North Korean POW transfer, according to Al Jazeera English.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- ABC News (Australia)Left-leaning'Deeply regrettable': South Korea demands apology over POW transfer by Ukraine
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningSouth Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
- CNNLeft-leaningSouth Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
- Arab NewsCenterSouth Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer
- CNACenterSouth Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean prisoners of war disclosure
- ReutersCenterSouth Korea voices regret over Ukraine denial of pact on North Korean PoWs, Yonhap reports
- The Japan TimesCenterSouth Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer