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South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over prisoner dispute

diplomatic crisis North Korean prisoners of war ambassador recall confidentiality agreement South Korea-Ukraine relations

South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Ki-chang, following a significant diplomatic dispute. The tension arose after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly disclosed during a UN General Assembly speech on September 23 that two North Korean prisoners of war had been transferred to South Korea.

Seoul accuses Kyiv of violating a confidentiality agreement intended to protect the soldiers and their families in North Korea. While South Korean officials maintain that a strict non-disclosure pact was in place, Ukrainian authorities have denied the existence of such an agreement, suggesting the conflict stems from differing interpretations of diplomatic communications.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated that while Ukraine sent a message containing expressions of regret, the gesture did not meet Seoul's expectations for a formal apology. This recall marks the first time in 18 years that South Korea has summoned its ambassador home in protest, a move more severe than standard diplomatic protests.

Ukraine has expressed openness to resuming constructive dialogue, stating that “diplomacy should prevail over emotions.” Despite the escalation, both nations have indicated a desire to continue consultations to resolve the impasse.

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Cho Hyun · Lee Jae-myung · Park Hee-chang · Park Ki-chang · South Korea · Ukraine · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Јужна Кореја повлачи амбасадора из Украјине [www.politika.rs]
'젤렌스키에 감사서한' 보낸 나경원…″매국″ 지적에 ″조선노동당인가″ [www.mbn.co.kr]
[속보] 나경원 “대한민국 바닷가 한가운데 살상 무기 튀어나왔는데, 李대통령은 말 한마디 없어” [biz.heraldcorp.com]
Южнокорейският посланик в Украйна се завърна у дома [fakti.bg]
South Korea’s recall of Ukraine envoy raises stakes in diplomatic dispute [www.hani.co.kr]
[속보] ‘본국 소환’ 박기창 주우크라이나 대사 귀국 [www.seoul.co.kr]
Južna Koreja povukla ambasadora iz Ukrajine: Kijev "otvoren za obnovu dijaloga" [www.telegraf.rs]
Zuid-Korea roept ambassadeur terug uit Oekraïne na geschil over Noord-Koreaanse krijgsgevangenen [businessam.be]
Güney Kore, Ukrayna'nın özrünü yetersiz buldu, Kiev Büyükelçisi'ni geri çağırdı [www.sondakika.com]
정부 '주우크라이나 대사 본국 소환'…우크라 외교 결례 대응조치(?) - 조세일보 [www.joseilbo.com]
나경원 '北포로 한국행 허용 젤렌스키에 깊은 감사'…정부 대사 소환 비판 - 매일신문 [www.imaeil.com]
Korsel Tarik Dubes dari Ukraina Buntut Perselisihan soal Tawanan Perang Korut [www.liputan6.com]
South Korea recalls its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korea [www.voanews.com]
Güney Kore ve Ukrayna arasında kriz: Büyükelçiyi geri çektiler, özür talep ettiler [www.gazetepencere.com]
나경원, 젤렌스키 감사서한 與 공세에 "왜 北 나팔수 역할 자처하나" - 스포탈코리아 [www.sportalkorea.com]
South Korea Ambassador Park Ki-chang Returns from Ukraine [world-today-journal.com]
Ukraine urges diplomacy as South Korea recalls ambassador [www.europesays.com]
Corea del Sur retira a su embajador de Ucrania tras presunta violación a un acuerdo de confidencialidad - CyberMéxico [cybermexico.mx]
나경원 “대한민국 바닷가 한가운데 살상 무기 튀어나와…李, 말 한마디 없어” [www.kyeonggi.com]
박기창 주우크라이나대사 귀국…북한군 포로 송환 공개에 '강 대 강' - 경북도민일보 [www.hidomin.com]
Coreea de Sud își recheamă ambasadorul din Ucraina după disputa privind soldații nord-coreeni [nordnews.md]