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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row

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South Korea announced the recall of an Ukrainian envoy following the disclosure that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul, marking the latest in a diplomatic dispute. The incident occurred in October 2026, with the specific number of prisoners and the timeline of the transfer not fully detailed in the available evidence.

Key points

• South Korea recalled a Ukrainian envoy after Kyiv revealed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
• The incident represents the latest in a series of diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Context and limitations

The evidence covers only the specific incident involving the two prisoners and the subsequent envoy recall. Details regarding the number of prisoners, the exact date of the transfer, and the full context of the diplomatic dispute are not provided.

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