South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
According to BBC News, it is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include South Korea, Kyiv and North Korean.
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- South Korea, Kyiv, North Korean, Seoul
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