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President Zelenskyy confirms North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine have been transferred to South Korean custody
Al Jazeera•Published: Sep 24, 2026 01:59 PM IST
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that two North Korean soldiers captured on the battlefield have been transferred to South Korea. He slammed Pyongyang for treating its citizens as disposable currency to fuel Russia’s ongoing invasion.
- Ukraine claims North Korean troops are actively fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region.
- South Korean officials have not officially confirmed the arrival of the prisoners, citing security protocols.
- Zelenskyy accused North Korea of deepening its military alliance with Moscow to gain combat experience and technology.
- The transfer marks a significant escalation in the internationalization of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Context & Background
North Korea has recently deepened its military cooperation with the Kremlin, including a mutual defense pact signed earlier this year. This move has sparked global alarm over the potential for advanced Russian missile technology to reach Pyongyang in exchange for troops.
Why it matters:The involvement of North Korean troops signals a dangerous shift toward a globalized conflict that could destabilize the Indo-Pacific region. For ordinary citizens, this escalation increases the risk of a wider war and complicates international efforts to maintain global security and nuclear non-proliferation.
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