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South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.

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The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

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South Korea-Ukraine dispute over North Korean POW disclosure

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South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure

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South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure

The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

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

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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