North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data



News North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data Moscow’s figure for first three months is down from nearly 5.5K in Q4, despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation Anton Sokolin May 8, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean citizens in Pyongyang in Sept. 2019\| Image: NK News Only 300 North Koreans entered Russia in the first three months of the year, official statistics show, a steep drop from nearly 5,500 DPRK visitors in the previous quarter despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation. In the first quarter, 167 DPRK nationals traveled to Russia for business, 51 for private reasons and only three for education, according to new data compiled by the Russian border agency under the Federal Security Service (FSB). Only 300 North Koreans entered Russia in the first three months of the year, official statistics show, a steep drop from nearly 5,500 DPRK visitors in the previous quarter despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation. In the first quarter, 167 DPRK nationals traveled to Russia for business, 51 for private reasons and only three for education, according to new data compiled by the Russian border agency under the Federal Security Service (FSB). Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

Moscow’s figure for first three months is down from nearly 5.5K in Q4, despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation

Anton Sokolin May 8, 2025

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

North Korean citizens in Pyongyang in Sept. 2019| Image: NK News

Only 300 North Koreans entered Russia in the first three months of the year, official statistics show, a steep drop from nearly 5,500 DPRK visitors in the previous quarter despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation.

In the first quarter, 167 DPRK nationals traveled to Russia for business, 51 for private reasons and only three for education, according to new data compiled by the Russian border agency under the Federal Security Service (FSB).

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