Russian Embassy in North Korea denies report it will close due to COVID controls



News Russian Embassy in North Korea denies report it will close due to COVID controls In statement, mission admits difficult conditions for staff but says ‘impossible’ to close as bilateral ties flourish Chad O'Carroll January 17, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian ambassador in Pyongyang waves goodbye to departing staff in July 2020 \| Image: Russian Embassy in DPRK The Russian Embassy in Pyongyang told NK News on Tuesday that it is “impossible” to suspend activities in North Korea, denying a recent report that it could soon shut its doors. “Please be advised that Russian Embassy in DPRK will never be closed,” the embassy said in an email to NK News. “It is impossible in principle, especially now, when our relations are at the growing and strengthening paradigm.” The Russian Embassy in Pyongyang told NK News on Tuesday that it is “impossible” to suspend activities in North Korea, denying a recent report that it could soon shut its doors. “Please be advised that Russian Embassy in DPRK will never be closed,” the embassy said in an email to NK News. “It is impossible in principle, especially now, when our relations are at the growing and strengthening paradigm.” 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 in North Korea denies report it will close due to COVID controls

In statement, mission admits difficult conditions for staff but says ‘impossible’ to close as bilateral ties flourish

Chad O'Carroll January 17, 2023

Russian Embassy in North Korea denies report it will close due to COVID controls

Russian ambassador in Pyongyang waves goodbye to departing staff in July 2020 | Image: Russian Embassy in DPRK

The Russian Embassy in Pyongyang told NK News on Tuesday that it is “impossible” to suspend activities in North Korea, denying a recent report that it could soon shut its doors.

“Please be advised that Russian Embassy in DPRK will never be closed,” the embassy said in an email to NK News. “It is impossible in principle, especially now, when our relations are at the growing and strengthening paradigm.”

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