# Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?

https://mins.news/en/item/96481

- DW, 2026-10-12 13:10 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/can-south-korea-and-ukraine-resolve-their-diplomatic-spat-over-north-korean-pows/a-79641352?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations over the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Seoul says they had agreed to keep the move secret to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang, while Kyiv says no confidentiality deal existed. South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Kyiv, further straining ties.

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