Seoul Summons Ukrainian Diplomat Over POW Transfer Dispute, Citing Erosion of Trust

South Korea's foreign ministry summoned a Ukrainian diplomat to express 'deep regret' over Kyiv's statement regarding the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The move signals a diplomatic rift between the two allies, with Seoul accusing Ukraine of eroding bilateral trust. The incident underscores friction in the anti-Russia coalition over handling of North Korean soldiers captured in the Ukraine conflict.