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North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking 'new life' in South

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24-12-2025 19:17 HKT
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A copy of a letter written on October 28, 2025 by North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine. (AFP)
A copy of a letter written on October 28, 2025 by North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine. (AFP)
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