Mmastodon WarUkraine first seen 8 h ago, last 11 min ago, peak #3
South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW disclosure
Original: This is a weird story, and seems contrived. -- # SouthKorea demands apology from # Ukraine over disclosure of North Kore
South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed the transfer of a North Korean prisoner of war, reportedly to South Korea. The case touches on sensitive questions over the fate of North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, and how such detainees should be handled. Commenters have reacted with skepticism, with some calling the story odd or seemingly contrived.
Why now: The unusual diplomatic friction between two partners aligned against Russia, involving North Korean troops captured in the war, is drawing attention and skepticism.
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- This is a weird story, and seems contrived. -- # SouthKorea demands apology from # Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer https://www. koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/s outh-korea-demands-apology-from-ukraine-over-disclosure-of-north-korean-pow-transfer/12893253 · dnkboston@apobangpo.space · 1
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