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Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky disclosed information about the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, which caused discontent on the South Korean side.
Seoul is preparing “decisive measures” against Ukraine. This was stated by the country's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, Yonhap reports.
As the agency notes, South Korea considered Ukraine’s apology insufficient for Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s disclosure of information about the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
“I am in constant contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga on this issue, and he explained how difficult the situation is. The messages we have received from him have included an apology, but they are not to the level we expect. Therefore, we intend to take decisive measures,” said the head of the South Korean Foreign Ministry.
Cho Hyun emphasized that Seoul is considering several options for further actions, including the recall of its ambassador to Ukraine Park Hee-chan, but the South Korean authorities have not yet made a final decision.
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Possible recall of South Korean ambassador from Ukraine
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