Key Takeaways
- Resumption of Operations: The Polish Embassy in Pyongyang has reopened in a temporary chancery with limited staff, led by a chargé d’affaires.
- Assessment for Renovations: The visit includes evaluating the condition of the permanent chancery to plan necessary renovations.
Poland’s Embassy in North Korea
The Polish Embassy in Pyongyang has resumed operations in a temporary chancery with limited staff, led by a career diplomat serving as chargé d’affaires. The visit also includes assessing the condition of the permanent chancery to plan necessary renovations.
The Embassy was evacuated in December 2020 after the DPRK closed its borders due to COVID-19, halting normal diplomatic activities. With its return this September, Poland joins Sweden as one of the only Western countries maintaining a diplomatic presence in Pyongyang.
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