How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite



Analysis How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite City of Lights has long held dark appeal for DPRK nobility seeking entertainment or just refuge from Pyongyang intrigue Nicolas Levi February 14, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Paris at night \| Image: Viktor Smith via Pexels Paris is a city of dreams for elites around the world, and that includes North Koreans. Despite a lack of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and France, Paris has long been a popular destination to visit, shop, study and live for the North’s powerful and well-connected. Paris is a city of dreams for elites around the world, and that includes North Koreans. Despite a lack of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and France, Paris has long been a popular destination to visit, shop, study and live for the North’s powerful and well-connected. 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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How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite

City of Lights has long held dark appeal for DPRK nobility seeking entertainment or just refuge from Pyongyang intrigue

Nicolas Levi February 14, 2023

How Paris became the favorite European escape of North Korea’s elite

Paris at night | Image: Viktor Smith via Pexels

Paris is a city of dreams for elites around the world, and that includes North Koreans.

Despite a lack of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and France, Paris has long been a popular destination to visit, shop, study and live for the North’s powerful and well-connected.

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