S. Korea withdraws 8 diplomatic personnel from Ukraine: FM Cho

South Korea has removed eight of its diplomatic staff from Ukraine, according to Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. The move occurred in the wake of Kyiv's disclosure of transferring two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea during a United Nations General Assembly speech in September. Cho made the announcement during a parliamentary review of the foreign ministry, explaining that despite the partial withdrawal, he has maintained communication with the Ukrainian foreign minister to resolve the issue.

The South Korean government has expressed its dissatisfaction with Kyiv's failure to address the dispute and persisting threats of Russian airstrikes. As of now, eight diplomats have been withdrawn from Ukraine, with Cho stating that the decision was unavoidable given Ukraine's inability to adequately address the matter. South Korea has demanded an official explanation, an apology, and assurances against a recurrence from Ukraine following Zelenskyy's public disclosure of the transfer.