# South Korean President Lee warns of measures against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology

https://mins.news/en/item/82963

- CNBC, 2026-10-02 05:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/02/south-korea-ukraine-prisoner-north-korea-.html

> South Korean President Lee warned that Seoul could take further measures against Ukraine unless it offers a public apology over the disclosure of a prisoner transfer. He said the issue concerns the honor of South Korea’s people and nation and cannot be overlooked.

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