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South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.

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The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

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South Korea-Ukraine dispute over North Korean POW disclosure

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DW Published 2 October 2026

South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure

Euronews Published 2 October 2026

South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure

The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

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