The government’s stance comes as international scrutiny intensifies regarding the involvement of North Korean personnel in the ongoing conflict. With high-level diplomatic discussions scheduled in Seoul on June 30, South Korean and Ukrainian officials are expected to address the logistical and political implications of this offer. The ministry emphasized that the choice to seek sanctuary remains entirely with the individuals, prioritizing their rights against involuntary return to territories where they could face severe repercussions.
Seoul Offers Asylum to North Korean POWs Captured in Ukraine
South Korea will grant asylum to any North Korean prisoners of war captured in Ukraine who wish to defect to the South. By establishing this policy, the foreign ministry in Seoul has signaled its firm opposition to any forced repatriation of these soldiers to Russia or their home country.
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