North Korean POW Expresses Desire to Defect to South Korea
A North Korean POW in Ukraine wishes to defect to South Korea, prompting South Korean lawmaker Yu Yong-weon to call for all resources to be used to prevent his repatriation. This was disclosed after Yu met with the POWs and revealed supporting audio and photographs during a press conference.
A North Korean prisoner of war (POW) in Ukraine has indicated a strong intention to defect to South Korea, revealed by South Korean lawmaker Yu Yong-weon. Following a meeting on February 25, Yu, who is part of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), urged the South Korean government to utilize all possible resources to prevent the soldier’s repatriation. He shared recordings and images from his interaction with two North Korean POWs during a press briefing held at the National Assembly in Seoul.
The announcement highlights a critical moment regarding North Korean military defectors and their potential resettlement in South Korea. Lawmaker Yu’s call for action underscores the gravity of the situation as officials seek to protect the soldier’s wish to defect amid concerns of forced repatriation.
Original Source: www.nknews.org
