Youth hostel renting space from N. Korea's Berlin embassy denies DPRK ties



News Youth hostel renting space from N. Korea’s Berlin embassy denies DPRK ties The City Hostel Berlin has found itself accused of a possible UN sanctions breach Leo Byrne May 11, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Berlin Skyline TV toren by Rob Dammers on 2014-11-02 11:55:33 A youth hostel in Berlin which rents space from the local North Korean embassy has hit back at claims that it is owned by the DPRK or that its rental payments fund the country's weapons programs via a press release issued on Thursday. The City Hostel Berlin has found itself at the center of a possible UN sanctions breach after Martin Schäfer, a spokesman for Germany’s Foreign Ministry, said the hostel would have to close following the adoption of UN Resolution 2321. A youth hostel in Berlin which rents space from the local North Korean embassy has hit back at claims that it is owned by the DPRK or that its rental payments fund the country's weapons programs via a press release issued on Thursday. The City Hostel Berlin has found itself at the center of a possible UN sanctions breach after Martin Schäfer, a spokesman for Germany’s Foreign Ministry, said the hostel would have to close following the adoption of UN Resolution 2321. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Youth hostel renting space from N. Korea’s Berlin embassy denies DPRK ties

The City Hostel Berlin has found itself accused of a possible UN sanctions breach

Leo Byrne May 11, 2017

Youth hostel renting space from N. Korea’s Berlin embassy denies DPRK ties

Berlin Skyline TV toren by Rob Dammers on 2014-11-02 11:55:33

A youth hostel in Berlin which rents space from the local North Korean embassy has hit back at claims that it is owned by the DPRK or that its rental payments fund the country's weapons programs via a press release issued on Thursday.

The City Hostel Berlin has found itself at the center of a possible UN sanctions breach after Martin Schäfer, a spokesman for Germany’s Foreign Ministry, said the hostel would have to close following the adoption of UN Resolution 2321.

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