North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa



News North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa DPRK missions subject to spate of closures since last year which some experts say relates to lack of economic benefits Joe Smith \| Joon Ha Park January 30, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean flags in Pyongyang \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (April, 2010) North Korea has closed its embassy in Libya, South Korea’s foreign ministry confirmed to NK News, marking the latest in a series of mission closures since late last year. The foreign ministry also confirmed the closure of the DPRK’s consulate in Hong Kong on Tuesday. However, NK News had already reported on the closure last year after China’s foreign ministry released a statement verifying the news. North Korea has closed its embassy in Libya, South Korea’s foreign ministry confirmed to NK News, marking the latest in a series of mission closures since late last year. The foreign ministry also confirmed the closure of the DPRK’s consulate in Hong Kong on Tuesday. However, NK News had already reported on the closure last year after China’s foreign ministry released a statement verifying the news. Become a member for less than $4 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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North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa

DPRK missions subject to spate of closures since last year which some experts say relates to lack of economic benefits

Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park January 30, 2024

North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa

North Korean flags in Pyongyang | Image: Eric Lafforgue (April, 2010)

North Korea has closed its embassy in Libya, South Korea’s foreign ministry confirmed to NK News, marking the latest in a series of mission closures since late last year.

The foreign ministry also confirmed the closure of the DPRK’s consulate in Hong Kong on Tuesday. However, NK News had already reported on the closure last year after China’s foreign ministry released a statement verifying the news.

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