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March 15, 2025Mar 15, 2025
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Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing

Informed source confirms report that DPRK’s support for Russia’s invasion was a key factor in decision

Germany has ruled out reopening its embassy in North Korea while the war in Ukraine continues, an informed source told NK News

The confirmation follows a report by Yonhap News Agency earlier this week that cited a German government official as saying the DPRK’s support for Russia was a key factor in its decision.

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