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South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute

Published by NPR World By The Associated Press · 8 October 2026 at 15:13
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South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
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The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.

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