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South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW dispute

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South Korea announced the recall of its ambassador to Ukraine following a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to the UN, which Seoul considers a violation of sovereignty. The ambassador was recalled after Seoul demanded an apology that was not received. This incident occurred in October 2026, highlighting tensions over prisoner transfers and diplomatic relations between South Korea and Ukraine.

Key points

• South Korea recalled its ambassador to Ukraine following a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to the UN, which Seoul considers a violation of sovereignty.
• Seoul demanded an apology from Ukraine but did not receive one, leading to the ambassador's recall.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only the October 2026 incident involving North Korean prisoners of war and the subsequent diplomatic dispute between South Korea and Ukraine.

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