### [2026-06-23](/feed/2026/06/23/index.md)

##### North Korea–South Korea relations
# South Korea announces that it will accept any North Korean prisoners of war captured by Ukraine while fighting for Russia if they choose resettlement in South Korea. South Korea also opposes any repatriation of such prisoners against their wishes. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-accept-all-north-korean-pows-ukraine-if-they-desire-ministry-says-2026-06-23/)

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