North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world due to sanctions

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North Korea is planning to shutter approximately a dozen embassies, including those in Spain, Hong Kong, and several African countries, according to media reports and analysts. This move could result in the closure of nearly 25 per cent of Pyongyang’s diplomatic missions worldwide. The recent closure of North Korea’s diplomatic missions is seen as a reflection of the challenges the reclusive nation is facing in generating income from overseas activities due to international sanctions, as noted by South Korea’s unification ministry on Tuesday. On Monday, North Korean state media outlet KCNA said the country’s ambassadors paid “farewell” visits to Angolan...