South Korea’s Constitution describes the entire Korean Peninsula as its territory, recognizing virtually all inhabitants of the peninsula as citizens.
The South Korean government plans to hold consultations with Ukraine regarding the transfer of North Korean soldiers captured by the Ukrainian military. South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this on January 14, Yonhap reported.
Foreign Ministry Speaker Lee Jae-wong commented on information about the capture of two North Koreans and a video in which one of the North Korean soldiers said he wanted to stay in Ukraine.
“Since North Korean soldiers are our citizens according to the Constitution, (the government – ed.) plans to negotiate with Ukraine if they ask to move to South Korea,” the spokesman said.
As you know, South Korea’s constitution defines the entire Korean Peninsula as its territory, effectively recognizing all residents of the peninsula as its citizens.
The ministry’s spokesman said that neither of the two captured soldiers had expressed any intention to defect to South Korea, adding that the country’s relevant authorities were in contact with Ukraine on issues concerning them.
Recently, South Korea’s intelligence agency confirmed Ukraine’s capture of two North Korean soldiers last week and pledged to work closely with Ukraine to extend the exchange of relevant information.
We remind you that the losses of North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region continue to grow and already reach 3,000 people.
Source: korrespondent
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