# Kyiv Open to Dialogue After Seoul Recalls Ambassador

> Ukraine remains open to dialogue with South Korea despite recalling its ambassador amid North Korean POW concerns.
- Title: Kyiv Open to Dialogue After Seoul Recalls Ambassador
- Summary: Ukraine remains open to dialogue with South Korea despite recalling its ambassador amid North Korean POW concerns. Ukraine says it is open to constructive…
- Keywords: kyiv, seoul, south korea, ukraine, north korean prisoners of war, diplomatic row, ambassador recall, news, world, politics, Open, Dialogue
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/09/kyiv-open-to-constructive-dialogue-after-seoul-recalls-its-ambassador-amid-north-korean-po
- Author: Malek Fouda
- Published: 2026-10-09T04:03:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyiv, seoul, south korea, ukraine, north korean prisoners of war, diplomatic row, ambassador recall, news, world, politics
## South Korea recalls ambassador
South Korea said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine after President Zelenskyy revealed a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
## Ukraine open to dialogue
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said Kyiv remains open to constructive dialogue despite Seoul’s decision to recall its ambassador.

> Kyiv remains open to "constructive dialogue"
## Diplomatic dispute origins
South Korea and Ukraine became embroiled in a diplomatic row after Zelenskyy spoke about the transfer of North Korean soldiers during his UN speech on 23 September.
## Why dialogue matters
Experts say maintaining good relations with Ukraine is in South Korean national interests because Kyiv could provide intelligence about North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia.
## Key takeaway

Ukraine says it is open to constructive dialogue with South Korea after Seoul recalled its ambassador over North Korean POW transfers.