South Korea blocks agrément for Ukrainian ambassador Andrii Nikolenko

Temporary suspension of the appointment procedure

The South Korean authorities have decided to temporarily suspend the granting of agrément for the appointment of the new head of Ukraine's diplomatic mission. This decision concerns the candidacy of Andrii Nikolenko, who was planned for this post.

According to sources in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the procedure for approving the ambassador's candidacy has been blocked for an indefinite period. This decision was made against the backdrop of an escalation in the bilateral scandal and general tension in relations between the two states.

Reaction of official bodies

Currently, official agencies are not providing detailed comments on the situation surrounding this diplomatic appointment.