South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row

South Korea has announced the recall of its ambassador to Ukraine following a diplomatic dispute regarding the public disclosure of two North Korean soldiers transferred from Ukraine to Seoul. The tension began in September when President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned the transfer during a UN General Assembly speech. South Korea contends there was a confidentiality agreement intended to protect the soldiers' families and manage security sensitivities, while Ukraine's presidential office denies the existence of a non-disclosure agreement. Recent escalations occurred after conflicting reports emerged regarding whether Ukraine's Foreign Minister had issued an apology for the disclosure.

South Korea has announced the recall of its ambassador to Ukraine following a diplomatic dispute regarding the public disclosure of two North Korean soldiers transferred from Ukraine to Seoul. The tension began in September when President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned the transfer during a UN General Assembly speech. South Korea contends there was a confidentiality agreement intended to protect the soldiers' families and manage security sensitivities, while Ukraine's presidential office denies the existence of a non-disclosure agreement. Recent escalations occurred after conflicting reports emerged regarding whether Ukraine's Foreign Minister had issued an apology for the disclosure.