Conflict● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 4:41 PM
North Korea’s Ukraine POWs Are Now in South Korea. What Comes Next?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Diplomat · East Asia
Both the South Korean government and the two former soldiers face an unprecedented resettlement process.
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