Poland has resumed diplomatic activities in North Korea after nearly four years of suspension due to the pandemic, while continuing efforts to fully reopen its embassy in Pyongyang.

Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs traveled to the DPRK capital on a “reconnaissance visit” from Nov. 11-16, according to a statement released by the ministry on Friday, confirming an NK News report on the trip published earlier this month. 

“For the time being, the Polish Embassy to Pyongyang is resuming work in a temporary chancery and with limited personnel, headed by a career diplomat and [ministry of foreign affairs] employee