(LEAD) S. Korea to recall envoy to Ukraine amid dispute over disclosure of N.K. POWs

What happened: South Korea will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the foreign ministry said, amid a dispute over Kyiv's disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. Key numbers: The two North Korean soldiers were captured in January 2025 in the Kursk region and arrived in South Korea in mid-September. Why it matters: Seoul had demanded an official explanation and apology after Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer and his office denied a confidentiality agreement. The ministry said it will keep consulting with Ukraine. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

South Korea will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the foreign ministry said, amid a dispute over Kyiv's disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.

Seoul had demanded an official explanation and apology after Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer and his office denied a confidentiality agreement. The ministry said it will keep consulting with Ukraine.