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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
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South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs
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South Korea recalls envoy from Kyiv amid diplomatic tensions over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
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- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:44:31 UTC.
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