Seoul has recalled eight diplomatic staff from Ukraine, South Korea's foreign ministry chief said. The reason is Zelensky's public statement about the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. The recall of workers became inevitable due to Kiev's failure to properly resolve the issue, Cho Hyun noted. The minister also did not rule out that if tensions continue to rise, there will be a threat to diplomatic relations between the countries. His words are quoted by the Korea Herald. After the disclosure of the information about the transfer of prisoners of war, the South Korean president sharply criticized Zelensky, emphasizing: Kiev, for its own benefit, endangers the lives of others. Seoul also recalled its ambassador in protest.

Seoul has recalled eight diplomatic staff from Ukraine, South Korea's foreign ministry chief said. The reason is Zelensky's public statement about the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. The recall of workers became inevitable due to Kiev's failure to properly resolve the issue, Cho Hyun noted. The minister also did not rule out that if tensions continue to rise, there will be a threat to diplomatic relations between the countries. His words are quoted by the Korea Herald. After the disclosure of the information about the transfer of prisoners of war, the South Korean president sharply criticized Zelensky, emphasizing: Kiev, for its own benefit, endangers the lives of others. Seoul also recalled its ambassador in protest.