North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine show no interest in seeking asylum

The agency said it was willing to discuss the matter with Ukrainian authorities if the soldiers eventually do ask to go to South Korea.

A military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of North Korea’s army at the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang in 2022 (KCNA via KNS/AP) — A military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of North Korea’s army at the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang in 2022 (KCNA via KNS/AP) (朝鮮通信社/AP)

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

January 13, 2025 at 6:45am GMT

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