North Korean POWs in Ukraine: Non-Refoulement, Repatriation Norms, and a Likely Transfer to South Korea
The source argues that North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine present a precedent-setting clash between Geneva Convention repatriation expectations and the non-refoulement principle. It assesses that credible fear of reprisal makes return to North Korea or Russia difficult, making prolonged Ukrainian custody and eventual transfer to South Korea the most likely outcome.