Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?

DW12 October 2026, 13:10 UTCSouth Korea

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.

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