North Korean soldier in Ukraine fears forced repatriation: ‘I won’t survive’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by The Korea TimesFebruary 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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A North Korean soldier captured as a prisoner of war in Ukraine fears being forcibly repatriated to North Korea, stating he "won't survive." Featured on MBC's PD Notebook, the soldier, along with another captured North Korean soldier, expressed a strong desire to be sent to South Korea instead. They explained that North Korean soldiers are taught capture is treason, punishable by death. International law mandates repatriation of prisoners of war after conflict, but prohibits it if the prisoner faces credible risk of persecution or torture in their home country. The soldiers' fate hinges on whether they can successfully avoid forced repatriation.

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