The South Korean government has decided to withdraw some diplomats from Ukraine to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the violation of a confidential agreement regarding the repatriation of North Korean military prisoners and to ensure the safety of its citizens amid the war.
During a regular briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jongno-gu, Seoul, spokesperson Park Doo-soon stated on October 20, "Even during the withdrawal, we plan to maintain necessary diplomatic communication between the two countries, centered around the chargé d'affaires."
He added, "All consular staff will remain to ensure the protection of South Korean nationals abroad."
Meanwhile, in response to the diplomatic protest over the violation of the confidential agreement regarding the repatriation of North Korean military prisoners, the government summoned Ambassador Park Ki-chang from Ukraine on October 10.
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