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South Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute
Seoul recalled its envoy to Kyiv after Ukrainian President Zelensky disclosed transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, sparking diplomatic tensions over alleged risks to families in North Korea.
South Korea announced Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, escalating diplomatic tensions after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
The decision comes amid growing friction between the two nations over the prisoner exchange, which Seoul claims placed families in North Korea at risk. South Korean officials expressed anger over the disclosure, arguing it compromised the safety of those relatives.
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Sources
- [1] South Korea to recall ambassador from Kyiv— Ukrinform EN
- [2] South Korea to recall ambassador from Ukraine amid POW dispute— SCMP
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