https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-recalls-envoy-from-ukraine-in-dispute-over-north-korean-powsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-recalls-envoy-from-ukraine-in-dispute-over-north-korean-powshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-recalls-envoy-from-ukraine-in-dispute-over-north-korean-pows#u118425Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:42:36 +0000South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine following a diplomatic dispute triggered when Kyiv publicly revealed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. Seoul accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of violating a confidentiality agreement and putting the prisoners in danger. The recall marks a sharp deterioration in bilateral ties between the two nations. Kyiv has stated it remains open to dialogue with South Korea despite the ambassador's return.Why it mattersThe dispute centers on two North Korean prisoners of war who defected and were transferred to S