From euronews · Malek Fouda · · 1m
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.
In brief
Ukraine remains open to dialogue with South Korea despite recalling its ambassador amid North Korean POW concerns. Ukraine says it is open to constructive dialogue with South Korea after Seoul recalled its ambassador over North Korean POW transfers. Originally reported by euronews.
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.
At a glance
Ukraine says it is open to constructive dialogue with South Korea after Seoul recalled its ambassador over North Korean POW transfers.
