The South Korean Foreign Ministry has authorized the severance of diplomatic relations with Ukraine, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced. "If the escalation continues, I believe that such a possibility exists," the foreign minister said in a speech in parliament. Earlier it became known that South Korea withdrew eight employees of its embassy from Ukraine against the background of the ongoing diplomatic conflict between the countries. Before that, Seoul recalled Ambassador McCabe for consultations and announced the reduction of embassy staff.

The South Korean Foreign Ministry has authorized the severance of diplomatic relations with Ukraine, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced. "If the escalation continues, I believe that such a possibility exists," the foreign minister said in a speech in parliament. Earlier it became known that South Korea withdrew eight employees of its embassy from Ukraine against the background of the ongoing diplomatic conflict between the countries. Before that, Seoul recalled Ambassador McCabe for consultations and announced the reduction of embassy staff.