South Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine, Says Talks Will Continue

South Korea decided on Thursday to recall its ambassador to Ukraine to the home country. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision in a release dated October 8, 2026. The government said it hoped outstanding issues between the two countries would be resolved amicably. It said consultations with Ukraine would continue toward that end. The brief ministry statement did not identify the ambassador, give a departure date or say how long the recall would last, and it did not state a reason for the decision.