Seoul to pull embassy staff from Kyiv over North Korea prisoner disclosure

What happened: South Korea will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv amid a dispute over Ukraine's disclosure that it transferred North Korean prisoners of war to the South. Why it matters: Seoul cited the absence of constructive steps from Ukraine after recalling its ambassador, deepening a diplomatic rift. South Korea still seeks a public apology for the alleged breach of a confidentiality agreement. Key numbers: The announcement came less than two weeks after South Korea said it was recalling its ambassador. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

South Korea will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv amid a dispute over Ukraine's disclosure that it transferred North Korean prisoners of war to the South.

Seoul cited the absence of constructive steps from Ukraine after recalling its ambassador, deepening a diplomatic rift. South Korea still seeks a public apology for the alleged breach of a confidentiality agreement. Key numbers: The announcement came less than two weeks after South Korea said it was recalling its ambassador.