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South Korea-Ukraine dispute over North Korean POWs

South Korea is withdrawing part of its diplomatic staff from its Kyiv embassy over the row about Ukraine disclosing the transfer of two North Korean POWs. This follows the recall of its ambassador earlier this month, and Seoul cites a lack of positive steps from Kyiv. A chargé d'affaires and consular staff remain.

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The Kyiv IndependentTue 20 Oct · 11:30 UTC
South Korea to withdraw some diplomatic staff from Ukraine amid POW dispute "This measure was taken because we judged…

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Seoul pulls some embassy staff from Kyiv over POW row
South Korea's foreign ministry said the move aims to restore trust and resolve the dispute, as Kyiv has taken no positive steps. Contacts continue under a chargé d'affaires and consular staff stay.
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6 sourcesSuspilne, The Japan Times, Al Jazeera, Meduza, The Kyiv Independent
- SuspilneTelegramTue 20 Oct, 08:11RU
  🇰🇷 Південна Корея [виводить]( частину дипломатичного персоналу з посольства в Україні на тлі суперечки про розголошення Києвом передачі двох північнокорейських військовополоне
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- The Japan TimesRSSTue 20 Oct, 08:45
  Seoul to pull embassy staff from Kyiv over North Korea prisoner disclosure The announcement comes less than two weeks after South Korea said it was recalling its ambassador to Ukraine, deepening the diplomatic rift.
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- Al JazeeraRSSTue 20 Oct, 09:26
  South Korea to pull more embassy staff from Ukraine after POW row Earlier this month, South Korea recalled its ambassador from Kyiv after Zelenskyy disclosed the prisoner transfer.
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- MeduzaRSSTue 20 Oct, 10:07
  South Korea to cut embassy staff in Kyiv after recalling ambassador amid dispute over North Korean POWs South Korea will recall part of its diplomatic staff from Ukraine amid a scandal over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, Yonhap reported.
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- MeduzaTelegramTue 20 Oct, 10:20RU
  Южная Корея отзовет часть дипломатического персонала из Украины на фоне скандала о передаче Сеулу северокорейских военнопленных, сообщает «Ренхап» Дипломатический скандал между Южной Кореей и Украиной возник после того, как президент Украины Владимир Зеленский публично заяви
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- The Kyiv IndependentRSSTue 20 Oct, 11:30
  South Korea to withdraw some diplomatic staff from Ukraine amid POW dispute "This measure was taken because we judged it necessary to facilitate an amicable resolution of the ‌issue ⁠and restore trust between the two countries," said Park Doo-soon, a spokesperson for South Kore
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South Korea to recall embassy staff from Ukraine over POW dispute
Seoul's foreign ministry said it would withdraw additional embassy staff after Kyiv gave no constructive response on North Korean prisoners of war.
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- Топор LiveTelegramTue 20 Oct, 06:40RU
  ⚡️Южная Корея отзовёт дополнительных сотрудников посольства из Украины после того, как не получила конструктивного ответа от Киева по спору, связанному с северокорейскими военнопленными, — МИД Южной Кореи. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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South Korea-Ukraine dispute over North Korean POWs

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Seoul pulls some embassy staff from Kyiv over POW row

South Korea to recall embassy staff from Ukraine over POW dispute