North Korea’s new ambassador to Russia has faced a tough first year on the job after arriving in Moscow at the onset of the global pandemic in February, and efforts to expand bilateral ties appear to have slowed as a result.
Addressing DPRK Ambassador Sin Hong Chol and other new ambassadors at a ceremony in Moscow on Tuesday, however, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signaled that improving ties with the DPRK remains a priority.
North Korea’s new ambassador to Russia has faced a tough first year on the job after arriving in Moscow at the onset of the global pandemic in February, and efforts to expand bilateral ties appear to have slowed as a result.
Addressing DPRK Ambassador Sin Hong Chol and other new ambassadors at a ceremony in Moscow on Tuesday, however, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signaled that improving ties with the DPRK remains a priority.
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