South Korea has demanded a formal apology from Ukraine for disclosing information about a North Korean prisoner of war. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The incident relates to the publication of information regarding the status of a North Korean serviceman held in captivity. The South Korean side assessed this step as a violation of international legal and diplomatic norms.
The South Korean government is demanding official explanations and an apology from the Ukrainian side. This issue could affect diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The situation arose amid international discussions about North Korea's participation in the war in Ukraine. South Korea had previously expressed concern about North Korea's military cooperation.
The Ukrainian side has not yet given an official response. The international community continues to monitor the development of the situation.