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| Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in Islamabad | |
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| Location | Islamabad |
| Address | 200-A Street 50, Islamabad 44000 Street 50, F-10/4, Islamabad |
| Coordinates | 33°41′24″N 73°00′29″E / 33.68987°N 73.00801°E |
| Ambassador | Kim Thae-sop |
The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Islamabad is the diplomatic mission of North Korea to Pakistan. As of 2018, Kim Thae-sop is the Ambassador to Pakistan.[1] North Korea also maintains a Consulate-General in Karachi, Pakistan.
History[edit]
In October, 2017 about $150,000 worth of alcohol was stolen from the private residence of First Secretary Hyon Ki-yong, which led to speculation that North Korea was using diplomatic access to bootleg alcohol, to send money back to North Korea.[2][3]
See also[edit]
- Consulate-General of North Korea, Karachi
- Foreign relations of North Korea
- List of diplomatic missions of North Korea
- North Korea–Pakistan relations
References[edit]
- ^ "North Korea Founding Day Celebrated". The Nation. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ^ "In Pakistan, North Korean diplomat's alcohol stash raises bootlegging suspicions | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ^ "Are N Korea diplomats bootlegging booze?". BBC News. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
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