Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Seeking Resolution for North Korean POWs Under Geneva Convention and International Law

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that he and his South Korean counterpart have reached a consensus on seeking a resolution for North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) who have expressed a desire to come to South Korea, in accordance with the Geneva Convention and international law.
Minister Sybiha made the remarks while speaking to reporters after his meeting with Minister Cho Hyun at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today (June 30), when asked whether he had agreed to send North Korean POWs to South Korea.
"We discussed this issue in detail," he said. "We have reached a common understanding on seeking a solution in accordance with the Geneva Convention and international law."
He also noted that he briefed Minister Cho on the situation regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine and expressed keen interest in South Korea's participation in reconstruction projects.
Revealing that he held meetings with various companies yesterday regarding railways, infrastructure, and energy, he mentioned that South Korea possesses the necessary experience and technology. "This reconstruction effort will be one of the largest projects of the century," he emphasized. "We are interested in the participation of South Korean companies."
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