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South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over North Korean soldiers

2 sources · first seen 08:30 2 Oct · updated 11:00 2 Oct

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  • Lee demanded an apology, calling the matter one of national honor
  • The dispute concerns Ukraine's transfer of North Korean soldiers

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South Korea-Ukraine dispute over North Korean POWs

South Korea accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality deal over the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul and demanded an apology. Lee later called the matter one of national honor.

Friday, 2 October

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    South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over North Korean soldiers

Monday, 28 September

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2 reports · earliest 08:30
ReutersSouth Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers08:30CNBCSouth Korean President Lee warns of 'measures' against Ukraine over prisoner row, demands apology11:00