# South Korea to recall some diplomats from Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/107459

- TASS, 2026-10-20 07:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204481

> South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said it would withdraw some staff from its diplomatic missions in Ukraine because of security challenges amid threats of airstrikes across the country. Spokesman Park Doo-soon said Ukraine had taken no constructive steps after South Korea recalled its ambassador. Consular staff will continue assisting South Korean citizens, while diplomatic communication between the two countries will continue.

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