S. Korea Withdraws 8 Diplomatic Personnel From Ukraine: FM Cho
Seoul says the move was unavoidable after Kyiv failed to address concerns over a public disclosure that exposed two North Korean prisoners of war.
- On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced that South Korea withdrew eight diplomatic personnel from Ukraine amid a dispute over Kyiv's public disclosure of two transferred North Korean prisoners of war.
- The conflict began in September when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs at the UN General Assembly; Seoul claims both sides had agreed to keep the arrangement confidential.
- Earlier this month, Seoul recalled Ambassador Park Ki-chang, while the foreign ministry cited Kyiv's failure to address concerns and persistent Russian airstrikes as factors necessitating the partial staff withdrawal.
- Although Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha sent an apology, Cho stated it fell short of expectations; essential personnel remain to assist approximately 85 South Koreans amid continued regional instability.
- South Korea maintains its broader support for Ukraine, including humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts, though Cho warned that diplomatic relations could deteriorate if the current dispute continues to escalate.
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centralasia.mediaIn Seoul, it is alleged that the decision was influenced by both diplomatic disputes and the constant threat of Russian air strikes in Ukraine.
South Korea has withdrawn eight diplomats from Ukraine amid a dispute over a statement about the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war.
<p>South Korea has recalled eight diplomats from Ukraine over a dispute over prisoners from the DPRK Seoul has withdrawn eight diplomats over a dispute over the disclosure of the transfer of two prisoners from the DPRK. Support for Ukraine remains immutable.</p>
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South Korea has recalled eight embassy staff in Kiev due to a diplomatic conflict with Ukraine, The Korea Times reports
South Korea has recalled eight embassy staff in Kiev due to a diplomatic conflict with Ukraine, The Korea Times reports.Earlier, South Korea had already recalled its ambassador from Ukraine. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun warned that further...
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