South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has warned the Ukrainian government to issue an apology for revealing the handover of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea last week. Ukrainian President Zelensky publicly announced the handover, angering South Korean officials who claim a confidentiality agreement was in place. South Korea is attempting to restart dialogue with North Korea, making the prisoner transfer a sensitive issue. President Lee stated that "measures" will be taken if Ukraine maintains its stance, without specifying what those measures might be. He demands both an apology and acknowledgment of the confidentiality agreement from his Ukrainian counterpart, stating the issue impacts the honor of the Korean people and nation. Overnight, Kyiv was targeted again, with the southern bridge over the Dnieper River reportedly struck, following earlier drone attacks this week; the extent of the damage remains unknown.

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