Seoul-Kyiv Conflict: Criticism of Zelenskyy Following His Remarks at the UN

Two North Korean soldiers, taken prisoner while fighting on Russia’s side, unexpectedly became a origin of tension between South Korea and Ukraine. Their transfer to Seoul was expected to stay confidential. Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the transfer from the podium of the UN General Assembly, prompting an exceptionally direct consequence from South Korean president Lee Jae-myung.