Seoul Confirms Ukraine Captured First North Korean Soldier Fighting for Russia

Dec 27, 2024, 03:56 AM

Ukrainian forces have reportedly captured a wounded North Korean soldier fighting for Russia during combat operations in the Kursk region. This marks the first North Korean prisoner of war in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. South Korea's National Intelligence Service confirmed the capture of the injured soldier, as reported by Yonhap News Agency and other media outlets on December 27, 2024. The incident suggests possible involvement of North Korean military personnel supporting Russian forces in Ukraine.