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Ukraine offers 'insufficient' apology over N. Korean POW disclosure: foreign minister

Ukraine's insufficient apology over North Korean POW disclosure signals diplomatic friction, per foreign minister.

Context

What happened: South Korea received a message from Ukraine containing an apology over Ukraine's disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said. Why it matters: Cho said Seoul intends to take firm measures and is considering options, including recalling ambassador Park Ki-chang. Ukraine's Sybiha called the issue a diplomatic misunderstanding and hoped for a quick resolution.

What changed

South Korea received a message from Ukraine containing an apology over Ukraine's disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said.

Why it matters

Cho said Seoul intends to take firm measures and is considering options, including recalling ambassador Park Ki-chang. Ukraine's Sybiha called the issue a diplomatic misunderstanding and hoped for a quick resolution.

Sources

yonhap