Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea



Border Controls Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea A "continuous ban on movement" and "cancellation of international flights" challenged evacuation efforts, embassy said Jeongmin Kim July 29, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian Embassy in the DPRK Facebook Twenty-seven Russian nationals residing in North Korea were evacuated to their home country on Wednesday, according to the country's embassy in the DPRK. The evacuation comes a day after North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) distributed a note about strengthened COVID-19 prevention measures to diplomats and international organization staff residing in Pyongyang. Twenty-seven Russian nationals residing in North Korea were evacuated to their home country on Wednesday, according to the country's embassy in the DPRK. The evacuation comes a day after North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) distributed a note about strengthened COVID-19 prevention measures to diplomats and international organization staff residing in Pyongyang. 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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Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea

A "continuous ban on movement" and "cancellation of international flights" challenged evacuation efforts, embassy said

Jeongmin Kim July 29, 2020

Russian embassy evacuates 27 citizens from North Korea

Twenty-seven Russian nationals residing in North Korea were evacuated to their home country on Wednesday, according to the country's embassy in the DPRK.

The evacuation comes a day after North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) distributed a note about strengthened COVID-19 prevention measures to diplomats and international organization staff residing in Pyongyang.

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