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South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean POW dispute
Original: South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine amid a dispute over North Korean prisoners of war captured while fighting alongside Russian forces. The move follows disagreement between Seoul and Kyiv over how the detained North Korean soldiers should be handled, including questions over their transfer or repatriation. Major outlets including AP, NBC and NPR reported the decision, which marks a rare public friction point between the two countries.
Why now: The dispute over North Korean POWs captured in the Russia-Ukraine war has created an unusual diplomatic rift between South Korea and Ukraine.
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- South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute · NBC News
- South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute · NPR
- South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute · AP News
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