November 1, 2023
Cash-strapped North Korea is closing many embassies around the world
The North Korean flag flies at the North Korean consular office in Dandong, Liaoning Province, China, April 20, 2021. Picture taken on April 20, 2021.—Reuters North Korea has begun closing about a dozen embassies around the world, including those in Spain, Hong Kong and several African countries. Reports and analysts suggest that nearly a quarter of North Korea’s global diplomatic missions could be affected. The move is seen as a result of the economic challenges facing the isolated nation due to international sanctions. South Korea’s Unification Ministry has commented on the closure of the North Korean embassy, indicating that the


