South Korea has warned of possible 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over a dispute concerning prisoners of war, according to the BBC, with President Lee Jae Myung accusing Kyiv of 'attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula'.
Key facts
- Seoul has warned of 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over a prisoner-of-war row, according to the BBC.
- President Lee Jae Myung accused Kyiv of 'attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula', the BBC reported.
- The specific nature of any 'further action' and the full details of the dispute were not set out in the available reporting.
South Korea has issued a warning that it may take ‘further action’ if Ukraine does not apologise over a dispute relating to prisoners of war, according to the BBC.
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Ukraine of ‘attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula’, the BBC reported.
The specific nature of any ‘further action’ Seoul might take was not detailed in the available reporting, and further details of the prisoner-of-war dispute, including Ukraine’s response, were not immediately available.
Why it matters
South Korea and Ukraine are both partners of Western allies, and a public dispute between them, framed by President Lee in terms of security on the Korean Peninsula, could have diplomatic implications. The scope and outcome of the row remain unclear from the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What is South Korea demanding from Ukraine?
According to the BBC, Seoul is demanding an apology from Ukraine over a prisoner-of-war dispute and has warned of possible 'further action' if one is not given.
What did President Lee Jae Myung say about Ukraine?
President Lee Jae Myung accused Kyiv of 'attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula', the BBC reported.