North Korea has given Germany the green light to resume embassy operations in Pyongyang after a five-year absence, but Berlin turned down the opportunity, multiple informed sources told NK News.

According to sources, Germany remains unwilling to reopen its embassy due to concerns over North Korea’s military support for Russia.

Germany’s foreign ministry has yet to respond to NK News’ request for confirmation, but these details are consistent with reports in March indicating Berlin would hold off on its planned return to Pyongyang.

“Under these circumstances of the ongoing conflict and North Korea involved in Ukraine, we cannot