Ukrainian minister signals thaw in ties with South Korea
South Korea recalled its ambassador to Kyiv last month after Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed to the UN the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul, breaching a bilateral confidentiality agreement.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha indicated progress in relations with South Korea following a recent dispute over North Korean prisoners of war. During a meeting on the sidelines of a G7 ministerial meeting, Sybiha praised the improved state of ties with South Korea, expressing optimism about a series of actions toward full normalization.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry echoed Sybiha's sentiments, stating that they hope to resolve all pending issues smoothly and will continue considering humanitarian aid for Ukraine. The recent recall of the South Korean ambassador was due to a controversy over the transfer of two North Korean soldiers to Ukraine, which violated a confidentiality arrangement.
Sybiha clarified that Ukraine had adhered to its obligations and appreciated South Korea's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. North Korea has reportedly provided between 14,000 and 15,000 troops to Russia's war effort in Ukraine since 2024, with the majority stationed in the Kursk region.
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