East Asia
South Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine Over Disclosure of North Korean POW Transfer
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea announced on October 8th that it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, escalating a diplomatic dispute over Kyiv’s public disclosure that it had transferred two captured North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
China’s Position on Russia-Ukraine War
Following U.S.-Russia peace talks on the Russo-Ukrainian war, Chinese officials argue that all necessary parties should be involved in discussions. Chinese involvement in negotiations evokes questions about their connections to Russia, Ukraine, and North Korea.