Seoul is pulling more embassy staff from Ukraine after Kyiv's lack of response over a dispute about North Korean prisoners of war.
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01Summary
- 01South Korea will withdraw additional embassy personnel from Ukraine, citing Kyiv's lack of 'constructive response' on North Korean POWs.
- 02Seoul earlier recalled its ambassador after President Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to the South.
- 03Ministry spokesperson Park Doo-soon said the measure aims to facilitate an amicable resolution and restore trust between the countries.
- 04A charge d'affaires and all consular staff will remain in Kyiv to protect South Korean nationals.
- 05Seoul considers all North Koreans its citizens under the constitution, and those reaching its territory may stay as defectors.
02Why it matters
This dispute highlights South Korea's sensitivity over North Korean defectors and could affect bilateral cooperation with Ukraine, as well as the safety of Seoul's diplomatic personnel.
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