Kyiv says still open to dialogue after S.Korea recalls envoy

Published Oct 9, 2026 12:50 am KST

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, right, shakes hands with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha ahead of their talks at the foreign ministry building in Seoul, June 30. Newsis

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine wants diplomacy to prevail over emotions in its relations with South Korea, its foreign ministry said Thursday after Seoul recalled its envoy from Kyiv in a deepening diplomatic row.

"We are convinced that diplomacy must prevail over emotions," foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy told reporters. "Despite Seoul's decision to recall its ambassador, Ukraine remains open to restoring a constructive dialogue — even if it takes time."

发布于2026年10月9日凌晨12:50（韩国标准时间）

6月30日，韩国外交部长赵显铉（右）在首尔外交部大楼与乌克兰外长安德烈·西比哈举行会谈前握手。（Newsis）

乌克兰基辅——乌克兰外交部周四表示，在首尔召回其驻基辅大使后，乌克兰希望在与韩国的关系中，外交手段能够战胜情绪，两国的外交争端不断加深。

乌克兰外交部发言人格奥尔基·蒂希告诉记者：“我们坚信，外交必须战胜情绪。尽管首尔决定召回大使，乌克兰仍然愿意恢复建设性对话——即使这需要时间。”