S. Korea, Ukraine had no discussion on timing of disclosing N.K. POW repatriation: diplomat

South Korea and Ukraine did not hold discussions regarding the specific timing for publicly disclosing the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war (POW), according to a diplomat. The statement was issued in Warsaw on October 18.

While the two nations had reached a consensus to keep the matter under wraps initially, the lack of coordination on the disclosure timing highlights the administrative and diplomatic complexities surrounding the handling of North Korean personnel involved in the conflict.