South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute

South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs

South Korea recalls envoy from Kyiv amid diplomatic tensions over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.

Oct 8, 2026

South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute

The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.

Oct 8, 2026

South Korea recalls ambassador as row with Ukraine escalates

Tensions between South Korea and Ukraine started escalating last month when Ukraine revealed it had transferred two North Korean soldiers to Seoul.

Oct 8, 2026