South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs
Summary
South Korea is recalling its ambassador from Ukraine after Ukraine revealed it transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. This caused a diplomatic disagreement because South Korea claims Ukraine broke a promise to keep the transfer secret.Key Facts
- South Korea will recall its ambassador to Ukraine after a recent diplomatic dispute.
- Ukraine’s president announced the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea at the United Nations.
- South Korea says there was an agreement to keep the transfer confidential, which Ukraine denies.
- The North Korean soldiers were captured while fighting alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine.
- South Korea plans to accept the soldiers to protect them from possible punishment if sent back to North Korea.
- South Korea considers North Korea part of its territory and supports North Korean defectors.
- South Korea has given Ukraine $445 million in humanitarian help since 2022 and pledged $100 million more in July.
- North Korea has not commented on the transfer but has previously condemned defections harshly.
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