Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine sent to South Korea

Volodymyr Zelensky announces the transfer of two North Korean soldiers.

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They were captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region in January 2025.

This operation raises questions about North Korea's involvement in the conflict.

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