KRThe South Korean government has decided to withdraw approximately half of its staff from the embassy in Ukraine amid escalating diplomatic tensions over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners being sent to South Korea. This move follows previous actions such as summoning the Ukrainian ambassador and recalling the chief representative. The South Korean Foreign Ministry stated that the decision was made due to ongoing threats of air strikes across Ukraine, making safety difficult to ensure. Despite these measures, the ministry emphasized that diplomatic communication would continue through the remaining staff, and all consular personnel would remain to protect overseas citizens. However, the situation remains tense as Ukraine has not shown any signs of apology or corrective action, with their foreign minister stating that all obligations have been fulfilled.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the sequence of diplomatic actions taken by the South Korean government in response to Ukraine's disclosure of North Korean prisoner transfers. It includes statements from both the South Korean Foreign Ministry and Ukrainian officials, providing a balanced view of the situation.
