South Korea has demanded an explanation and apology after Ukraine disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. Seoul says Kyiv's later denial of a confidentiality agreement has damaged trust and could affect bilateral ties.

South Korea accused Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential.

South Korea accused Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential.