What Netanyahu's 'War Criminal' Remark Means for South Korea's Diplomacy South Korean President Lee Jae myung has never been known for mincing words, and his recent remark that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a "war criminal" has left many in the diplomatic community stunned.
The comment came as Seoul was trying to secure the release of two South Korean nationals detained by Israeli forces while attempting to reach the Gaza Strip aboard humanitarian aid boats.
Lee's willingness to speak bluntly on a sensitive diplomatic issue reflects his government's growing frustration with Netanyahu's hardline stance on Palestinians.