A North Korean POW in Ukraine wishes to defect to South Korea, prompting lawmaker Yu Yong-weon to advocate for measures to prevent his forced repatriation. During a recent press conference, Yu shared details from his meetings with the POWs, emphasizing the need for protective actions by the South Korean government.
On February 25, a North Korean prisoner of war (POW) in Ukraine expressed a strong intention to defect to South Korea during a meeting with South Korean lawmaker Yu Yong-weon, a representative of the ruling People Power Party (PPP). Following this meeting, Mr. Yu urged the South Korean government to employ all available resources to prevent the forced repatriation of the soldier. He revealed audio recordings and photographs from his interactions with the two North Korean POWs at a press conference held at Seoul’s National Assembly.
The situation involving the North Korean POW in Ukraine highlights a significant defection interest, prompting legislative calls to protect the soldier’s rights. Lawmaker Yu Yong-weon’s disclosure draws attention to the complexities surrounding the repatriation of North Koreans and underscores the potential implications for inter-Korean relations.
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