South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
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"greatly disappointing"
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
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Andrii Vieshkin is the Ukrainian Foreign Minister.
South Korean Foreign Minister involved in diplomatic relations and defense policies.
Spokesperson for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry.
Lee Jae Myung is the President of South Korea.
First Vice Foreign Minister of South Korea.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
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