South Korea’s foreign minister Cho Hyun meets Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha as both sides seek to reset relations after a dispute tied to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosing North Korean POW transfers to Seoul. Sources say the talks take place in connection with the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France, with further planned engagement discussed in Paris.
The rift follows Seoul’s claim of a confidentiality agreement breach and subsequent steps by South Korea, including recalling its ambassador and reducing diplomatic personnel in Kyiv after the disclosure. Ukrainian reporting frames the conversation as frank and forward-looking, with Sybiha saying they discussed recent tensions and agreed on steps to resolve differences and strengthen ties.
Across outlets, emphasis differs: some highlight South Korea’s focus on mutual respect, trust, and faithful implementation of agreements, while others foreground Ukraine’s intent to ease tensions and resume dialogue. Details on the exact outcome or whether an apology is raised are not consistently specified, though the dispute’s confidentiality premise is common.
