South Korean President Lee Jae-myung criticized President Zelensky for publicly announcing that Ukraine had handed over to South Korea two North Korean prisoners captured while fighting alongside Russian forces.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung criticized President Zelensky for publicly announcing that Ukraine had handed over to South Korea two North Korean prisoners captured while fighting alongside Russian forces.

Lee noted that this issue is extremely sensitive in terms of diplomacy and national security, and that its disclosure constitutes a violation of the confidentiality agreement.

He described the matter as "very unfortunate", stressing the need to deal with such issues based on national interests rather than seeking political gains.

Telegram sources