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South Korea and Ukraine agree to work together on North Korean prisoners of war
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha agreed in a meeting in Tokyo to work together to resolve the issue of North Korean prisoners of war captured in Ukraine in accordance with international law.
South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to conduct joint work regarding the situation of North Korean prisoners of war captured in Ukraine. The two countries agreed to carry out the process within the framework of international legal norms and humanitarian principles, with respect for the free will of the individuals concerned.
The South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who was on an official visit to the Japanese capital Tokyo.
Ministry announces joint work
In a written statement issued after the meeting, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the parties had agreed to work together to resolve the issue of North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles.
The statement said, "The parties held an in-depth exchange of views on important regional events, including the war in Ukraine and developments on the Korean Peninsula."
Seoul signals diplomatic effort
South Korean Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Park Il emphasized that "constructive negotiations" were being held on the issue of prisoners of war, stating that the Seoul government would continue its diplomatic efforts to resolve this issue.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha, who also visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating South and North Korea, drew attention to the need for closer cooperation between the two countries "against threats coming from Russia and North Korea."
Background: Russia-North Korea strategic partnership
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between Russia and North Korea in June 2024, which entered into force in December 2024, stipulates mutual military assistance in the event of an attack on either party.
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) assesses that approximately 2,000 North Korean soldiers sent to the Russia-Ukraine war have been killed in the fighting. The Pyongyang administration has not made an official statement regarding the number of soldiers or the casualties.
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