South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador over North Korean POW dispute

South Korea's ambassador to Ukraine has returned to Seoul amid a diplomatic dispute over the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers.

• The South Korean Foreign Ministry said Saturday that Ambassador Park Ki-chan returned home after Seoul recalled him Thursday.
• Seoul summoned Kyiv's ambassador and threatened unspecified additional measures after Zelensky disclosed last month that Ukraine transferred the two soldiers to South Korea.
• President Lee Jae-myung demanded an official apology, and Seoul said Zelensky breached a secrecy agreement, which Ukrainian officials denied.
• The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thursday that diplomacy must overcome emotion and expressed hope for constructive dialogue with Seoul.