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- 1North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine transferred to South KoreaβΌWhat comes next for North Korea soldiers transferred from Ukraine to South Korea?
North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces in Ukraine and were captured have been transferred to South Korea, raising questions about their future. Attention is focused on whether Seoul will accept them as defectors, how they will be processed, and what their transfer means for Kyiv, Moscow and Pyongyang as the war continues.
- 2Seoul demands apology over Zelenskyy's North Korean POW remarksβΌSeoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POWs were sent to South Korea
South Korea has demanded an apology after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said North Korean prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia had been transferred to South Korea. The comments, made public by the Ukrainian leader, prompted an angry response from Seoul, which objected to how the disclosure was handled and its implications for its handling of North Korean soldiers captured in the war.
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Analysis from Korea JoongAng Daily warns that a potential agreement between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un could come at South Korea's expense. Concern centers on the possibility that Washington might concede on issues like troop presence, missile defense, or sanctions relief without securing adequate guarantees for Seoul, leaving the alliance and Korean security interests sidelined.
- 4South Korea demands Ukrainian apology over North Korean prisoners of warβWhy South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWs
South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over the treatment of North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The dispute centres on how Kyiv has handled North Korean prisoners of war, a sensitive issue in Seoul given questions over the soldiers' return and South Korea's constitutional claim over all Koreans. The demand highlights growing friction between the two countries over the fallout of North Korea's involvement in the war.
- 5Seoul accuses Ukraine of breaching secrecy pact on North Korean soldiersβSeoul accuses Ukraine of violating secrecy pact on North Korean soldiers
South Korea has accused Ukraine of violating a secrecy agreement concerning captured North Korean soldiers, according to the Financial Times. The dispute touches on the delicate handling of information about North Korean troops deployed in support of Russia, which Seoul has sought to keep confidential. The allegation adds friction between Kyiv and Seoul at a sensitive moment in the war.
- 6South Korea summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean POW transferβSouth Korea summons Ukraine envoy in protest over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea has summoned Ukraine's envoy in protest over Kyiv's reported transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, according to Reuters. The move signals a diplomatic rift between Seoul and Kyiv over the handling of North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The summons underscores South Korea's sensitivity to the fate of its rival's nationals and the wider implications for inter-Korean relations.
- 7Seoul clears way for delivery robots in apartment complexesβΌSeoul moves to clear path for robots to deliver, park in apartment complexes
Seoul is moving to remove regulatory obstacles so delivery robots can operate and park inside apartment complexes. The plan would allow autonomous robots to deliver food, parcels and groceries directly to residents' doors in South Korea's high-density housing, where such machines are currently restricted. It signals the city's push to accelerate commercial robotics services in everyday urban life.
- 8South Korea demands Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW transfer disclosureβΌS Korea demands Ukraine apology over disclosure of N Koreaβs POW transfer
South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. The dispute centres on the handling of North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The transfer, made public by Ukraine, appears to have been carried out without Seoul's prior agreement, prompting the South Korean government to protest the disclosure and the arrangement itself.
- 9South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW disclosureβThis is a weird story, and seems contrived. -- # SouthKorea demands apology from # Ukraine over disclosure of North Kore
South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed the transfer of a North Korean prisoner of war, reportedly to South Korea. The disclosure has drawn diplomatic friction between the two governments, with some observers calling the episode odd and questioning the circumstances surrounding the transfer and Seoul's reaction.
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Relations between Kyiv and Seoul have strained over the fate of North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. A group of prisoners expressed a desire to defect to South Korea, complicating Kyiv's handling of the POWs amid pressure from Pyongyang and Moscow. The dispute has drawn attention to the wider role of North Korean troops in the war.
- 11Smilegate founder appeals record $1.8 billion divorce settlementβΌSmilegate founder appeals record W2.55tr divorce settlement
Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin has appealed a South Korean court ruling ordering him to pay 2.55 trillion won, about $1.8 billion, to his ex-wife in what would be the largest divorce settlement in the country's history. The ruling, issued by a Seoul family court, drew wide attention for its unprecedented size and for highlighting the wealth of the gaming executive behind the CrossFire franchise.