South Korea, Iran summon ambassadors after 'enemy' comments
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol described Iran as the “enemy” of the UAE during a visit to the Gulf state, but the East Asian country insists the remarks are being taken out of context.
South Korea summoned the Iranian ambassador to Seoul on Thursday Saeed Badamchi Shabestari as the diplomatic fallout between the two countries continues.
Shabestari was summoned in response to Tehran summoning South Korea's ambassador Yun Kang-Hyeon the day before.
What happened: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s four-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded Tuesday. The two countries signed numerous energy and military agreements during the trip, most notably a $30 billion pledge from the UAE to invest in South Korean industries.
On Sunday, Yeol visited a South Korean military unit stationed in the UAE. This is where the trouble began.
