South Korea has recalled its envoy to Ukraine in a dispute over prisoners of war. The move follows Kyiv’s disclosure that two North Korean prisoners had been transferred to Seoul.

Key facts

  • Kyiv disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners to Seoul.
  • The envoy’s recall is the latest development in a diplomatic spat.

Why it matters

The recall marks a further step in the diplomatic dispute following Kyiv’s disclosure of the prisoner transfer.

Reporting via BBC News

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