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Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine.

What's been the reaction in Kyiv?

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:40:00 UTC.

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