South Korea plans to reduce diplomatic staff in Ukraine over disputes involving North Korean prisoners of war
South Korea recalled its ambassador to Ukraine on October 8 after President Zelensky revealed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
- South Korea decided to recall part of its diplomatic staff from Ukraine.
- President Zelensky disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea.
- Seoul recalled its ambassador to Ukraine in protest.
- South Korea will keep necessary diplomatic contacts with Ukraine through a chargé d'affaires ad interim.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has demanded an official apology for the prisoner revelation.
- The withdrawal follows Kyiv's lack of constructive response regarding North Korean prisoners of war.
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