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North Korean POW Disclosure Dispute

South Korea and Ukraine are at odds over the disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.

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South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine in protest over Kyiv's disclosure of the prisoners' transfer.

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October 2026
Yesterday
YdaySouth Korea's recalled ambassador to Ukraine returned home over POW disclosure
3 days ago
Oct 8South Korea announced its ambassador's recall over POW disclosure
Tue, Oct 6
Oct 6South Korea deemed Ukraine's POW disclosure apology insufficient
Fri, Oct 2
Oct 2South Korea claimed written proof of a POW secrecy agreement
Oct 2South Korea threatened Ukraine with further measures over disputed POW confidentiality
Thu, Oct 1
Oct 1Ukraine sought to resolve POW disclosure dispute with South Korea
September 2026
Wed, Sep 30
Sep 30South Korean lawmaker denied military aid pledge for POW transfer
Sep 30South Korea's spy agency suspected an arms-support motive for POW disclosure
Mon, Sep 28
Sep 28Zelenskyy said North Korea was preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops to Russia
Sep 28South Korea summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador over POW disclosure
Sun, Sep 27
Sep 27South Korea demanded Ukraine apologise for alleged North Korean POW disclosure
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