Seoul, Oct 20, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea to withdraw some Ukraine embassy staff after POW row

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2026-10-20

South Korea's foreign ministry said Tuesday it decided to withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine, as a diplomatic row deepens over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. Following the "recall of (Seoul's) ambassador to Ukraine, a move met with no proactive response from the Ukrainian side -- and in light of the persistent threat of air strikes throughout the country, which makes ensuring the safety of personnel difficult......

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