Ukraine Transfers Two North Korean POWs to South Korea; Zelensky Reports One Attempted Suicide

Ukraine sent two North Korean soldiers to South Korea, as confirmed by multiple news outlets including Arab News, Reuters, and The New York Times. The transfer occurred on September 24, 2026, and was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky also noted that one of the captured soldiers attempted suicide during his detention, a detail reported by The New York Times. Other sources such as AP News and The Jerusalem Post provided similar accounts without the suicide detail. The action is part of a broader military and diplomatic strategy involving North Korea, South Korea, and Ukraine.