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South Korea's Ukraine arms dilemma complicated by North Korean POWs

South Korea faces a complex dilemma regarding the potential supply of arms to Ukraine. The situation is complicated by the presence of North Korean prisoners of war, captured in early 2025 while supporting Russia's war effort, who are considered South Korean nationals. Ukraine is seeking weapons in exchange for these soldiers, but South Korea is hesitant due to fears of provoking Russia and North Korea. International bodies like the European Union are also urging Seoul to provide arms to Ukraine, with potential submarine contracts for Canada being observed as a possible incentive. AI

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South Korea's Ukraine arms dilemma complicated by North Korean POWs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    How North Korean POWs caught Seoul in a Ukraine arms ‘conundrum’

    Ukraine’s unresolved decision regarding two North Korean prisoners of war who have said they want to go to South Korea has given Kyiv leverage as it presses Seoul to sell weapons for its war against Russia, observers say. The soldiers, captured in early 2025 after being deployed …