South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW dispute
Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not received — an apology.
DW reports: Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not received — an apology.
This world story centres on South Korea. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ukraine, POW and Seoul.
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