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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row

BBC World News·October 8, 2026·1 min read
South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row

South Korea has recalled its Ukraine envoy amid a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul. This move marks the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries over the handling of prisoners of war.

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