North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine dies, reports say

The soldier is thought to be the first North Korean prisoner of war captured in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has died, says South Korea

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North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine dies, reports say

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