South Korea to withdraw some diplomatic staff from Ukraine amid POW dispute

Kyiv Independent20 October 2026, 11:30 UTCSouth Korea

"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 Korea's Foreign Ministry, according to Yonhap.

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