Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?
Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea.
DW reports: Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea.
The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.
This world story centres on South Korea. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include North Korean POWs, Ukraine and Seoul.
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