#Lee Jae Myung
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PoliticsSouth Korea Recalls Kyiv Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Dispute Over North Korean POWs
South Korea is recalling its ambassador to Kyiv following a diplomatic dispute with Ukraine over the disclosure of a North Korean prisoner of war transfer.
Al Jazeera English|October 8, 2026
PoliticsDiplomatic Tensions Flare Between South Korea and Ukraine Over Secret North Korean POW Transfer
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for disclosing a confidential agreement regarding the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.
Al Jazeera English|October 2, 2026|1
PoliticsCaught in the Middle: How South Korea Navigates Mounting Pressure in the US-Iran Conflict
South Korea faces mounting pressure and economic strain as Washington pushes for military support in the US-Israel war on Iran, drawing threats of severe consequences from Tehran.
Al Jazeera English|September 8, 2026
PoliticsUS-South Korea Alliance Shaken After Trump Cuts Joint Military Drills Over Iran Dispute
A surprise social media directive from US President Donald Trump to scale back joint military drills has shaken the 72-year alliance with South Korea amid a dispute over the war on Iran.
Al Jazeera English|August 20, 2026|1