Diplomatic missions of North Korea in European countries.
In a letter posted on the website of the People’s Communist Party of Spain last month, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, stated it was closing its embassy in Spain. The leaders of Angola and Uganda also received “farewell” visits from North Korean ambassadors recently, according to North Korea’s state media.
The South Korean Ministry of Reunification claims that a fourth of North Korea’s 53 diplomatic missions in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe are also scheduled to close. Analysts say that the closure of these embassies is a sign that international sanctions are making it harder for North Korea to earn money.
What impact do you believe the closures will have on North Korea’s internal relations?
Sources:
- “Fin de la misión diplomática de la República Popular de Corea en el estado Español.” Partido Comunista de los Pueblos de España. 28 October 2023.
- “N. Korea closes embassy in Spain following shutdown of missions in Africa.” The Korea Times. 1 November 2023.
- O’Carroll, Chad. “North Korea to close embassy in Spain due to sanctions: Spanish political party.” NK News. 1 November 2023.
by anthro.atlas