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South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW dispute

DW8 October 2026, 10:55 UTCSouth Korea

South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine. 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.

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