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President Lee Announces Launch of Dialogue Channel with Mexico on Crude Oil and Critical Resources Supply Chains President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to Mexico, announced that South Korea and Mexico have agreed to launch an inter-agency dialogue channel between the two countries to discuss crude oil and critical resources in the supply chain sector. SBS Sep 25, 2026 8:12 AM

"Ukraine Broke Non-Disclosure Agreement on POW Repatriation, Highly Regrettable" President Lee Jae-myung expressed deep regret over the Ukrainian president's sudden announcement that North Korean prisoners of war had been repatriated to South Korea. SBS Sep 25, 2026 7:38 AM

Two North Korean POWs Arrive in South Korea 1 Year and 8 Months After Capture It appears that two North Korean prisoners of war captured by the Ukrainian military were repatriated to South Korea only a few days ago. SBS Sep 25, 2026 7:37 AM

Cheong Wa Dae Says 'Necessary Consultations Held' on Transfer of Two North Korean POWs ▲ North Korean prisoners of war, surnamed Baek and Ri, captured by Ukrainian for… SBS Sep 25, 2026 7:25 AM

First State Visit in 16 Years: "South Korea and Mexico to Continue Uncovering Achievements in Cooperation" President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to Mexico, held a summit with the Mexican president. SBS Sep 25, 2026 7:19 AM

President Lee: "Keeping North Korean POW Repatriation Undisclosed Was Valid and Justified Measure" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung President Lee Jae-myung refuted criticism from the con… SBS Sep 25, 2026 3:15 AM

President Lee: "Ukraine Broke Confidentiality Agreement on Repatriation of North Korean POWs... Deeply Regrettable" Since then, they had expressed their desire to defect to South Korea through media interviews and handwritten letters delivered to North Korean defector groups. SBS Sep 25, 2026 3:03 AM