Seoul: North Korean soldier captured in Russia-Ukraine war dies
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In this photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Dec. 27, 2024, Russian soldiers battle outside Vuhledar, Donbas region, Ukraine.
A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said Friday.
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