Germany turned down North Korean offer to reopen embassy in Pyongyang: Sources



News Germany turned down North Korean offer to reopen embassy in Pyongyang: Sources Berlin reportedly unwilling due to DPRK military support for Russia, as Czech Republic and Indonesia eye return Shreyas Reddy June 20, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON German officials meeting with Chinese officials at the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang during an inspection visit in 2024 \| Image: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Feb. 26, 2024) North Korea has given Germany the green light to resume embassy operations in Pyongyang after a five-year absence, but Berlin turned down the opportunity, multiple informed sources told NK News. According to sources, Germany remains unwilling to reopen its embassy due to concerns over North Korea’s military support for Russia. North Korea has given Germany the green light to resume embassy operations in Pyongyang after a five-year absence, but Berlin turned down the opportunity, multiple informed sources told NK News. According to sources, Germany remains unwilling to reopen its embassy due to concerns over North Korea’s military support for Russia. 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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Germany turned down North Korean offer to reopen embassy in Pyongyang: Sources

Berlin reportedly unwilling due to DPRK military support for Russia, as Czech Republic and Indonesia eye return

Shreyas Reddy June 20, 2025

Germany turned down North Korean offer to reopen embassy in Pyongyang: Sources

German officials meeting with Chinese officials at the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang during an inspection visit in 2024 | Image: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Feb. 26, 2024)

North Korea has given Germany the green light to resume embassy operations in Pyongyang after a five-year absence, but Berlin turned down the opportunity, multiple informed sources told NK News.

According to sources, Germany remains unwilling to reopen its embassy due to concerns over North Korea’s military support for Russia.

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