March 29, 2024
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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

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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