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September 23, 2026
Ukraine Transfers Two Captured North Korean Soldiers to South Korea
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the transfer during a UN address.
- The two soldiers were captured in Russia's Kursk region while supporting Russian troops.
- South Korea has not publicly confirmed the transfer details, citing safety concerns.
- The soldiers reportedly expressed a desire to defect to South Korea.
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- Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy saysSep 23, 2026 at 11:31 PM · Reuters
- 2 North Korean prisoners of war sent to South Korea, Ukraine saysSep 24, 2026 at 2:30 AM · AP
- Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine sent to South Korea, Zelensky saysSep 24, 2026 at 5:53 AM · Independent