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South Korea to cut embassy staff in Kyiv after recalling ambassador amid dispute over North Korean POWs

Meduza20 October 2026, 10:07 UTCSouth Korea

South Korea will recall part of its diplomatic staff from Ukraine amid a scandal over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, Yonhap reported.

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