South Korea and Ukraine Discuss North Korean POWs and Bilateral Cooperation

Top diplomats of S. Korea, Ukraine discuss N. Korean POWs, bilateral cooperation

South Korea's and Ukraine's top diplomats held talks Tuesday on bilateral cooperation and the issue of two North Korean prisoners of war held in Ukraine, with Seoul saying the matter is being discussed under the shared principle that it should be resolved in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a one-on-one meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha at 1 p.m., followed by an expanded luncheon meeting, Foreign Minist

By The Korea Herald

South Korea, Ukraine hold 'constructive' talks about North Korean POWs

The soldiers have asked to be sent to South Korea, which would in effect amount to defection.