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Ukraine and South Korea clash over North Korean POWs
Original: Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
A diplomatic dispute is growing between Ukraine and South Korea over the fate of North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Kyiv has raised the possibility of transferring some prisoners to South Korea, while Seoul has voiced concern about the legal and humanitarian implications. The disagreement highlights the wider complications of North Korean troops appearing on European battlefields.
Why now: Recent fighting has produced captured North Korean soldiers, forcing the two governments into an unprecedented and sensitive debate over their transfer and status.
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