SEOUL — South Korea has declared it stands ready to accept every North Korean prisoner of war captured by Ukrainian forces, provided those soldiers wish to come to South Korea, according to a statement from Seoul’s foreign ministry released Tuesday.
The ministry made clear that South Korea is firmly against any forced return of these prisoners to either Russia or North Korea. The position underscores Seoul’s commitment to honoring the wishes of captured North Korean soldiers who served alongside Russian forces.
Ministers from South Korea and Ukraine are scheduled to sit down for formal discussions in Seoul on June 30.
