Ukraine and South Korea Mend Ties

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says relations with South Korea are recovering after a recent dispute over North Korean prisoners of war. Sybiha expressed gratitude for Seoul's ongoing support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as they meet at the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY./File Photo

Ukraine and South Korea are restoring diplomatic ties following a dispute over transferred prisoners of war, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday. The diplomatic repair comes after Seoul recalled its ambassador last month over the disclosure of captured combatants. Rebuilding the bilateral alliance ensures continued backing for Kyiv as the conflict with Russia persists.