South Korea decides to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, foreign ministry says
In short
South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on October 8. Chinese outlets including Xinhua, CLS and China News Service carried the report; none gave a reason for the decision.
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South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on October 8, according to reports by CLS, Yicai, Xinhua, Jiemian and China News Service. China News Service cited Yonhap for the report, and Jiemian credited Xinhua. The reports carry only the announcement and do not give a reason for the recall, name the ambassador or say whether the recall is temporary. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]
Why it matters
Recalling an ambassador is a diplomatic step affecting South Korea's representation in Ukraine. The reports carry only the announcement, so the reason and any further steps are not yet known.
Key facts
- South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]
- The South Korean Foreign Ministry announced the decision on October 8. [ 1 , 4 , 6 ]
- China News Service attributed its report to South Korea's Yonhap news agency. [ 6 ]
- Jiemian credited its report to Xinhua. [ 4 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Why South Korea is recalling its ambassador. None of the reports gives a reason for the decision.
- Who the ambassador is and whether the recall is temporary. The reports do not name the ambassador or say how long the recall will last.