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Why South Korea has fallen out with Ukraine but seeks reconciliation with North Korea: Korean expert explains

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South Korea recalled its ambassador from Ukraine on October 8 following a diplomatic crisis triggered by Ukraine's transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, which South Korea claims violated a confidentiality agreement. This dispute occurs as South Korean President Lee Jae-myung seeks to ease tensions with North Korea, while Pyongyang deepens its military alliance with Russia and North Korean soldiers fight against Ukraine.
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Just two weeks ago, relations between Ukraine and South Korea seemed almost trouble-free. Russia and North Korea were deepening their military cooperation, North Korean soldiers were fighting against Ukraine, and Kyiv and Seoul appeared to have an increasing number of shared security interests.

Why South Korea has fallen out with Ukraine but seeks reconciliation with North Korea: Korean expert explains
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