
paulcraig99
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Sweden.
Few countries have diplomatic relations with North Korea, mainly because of the communist regime’s hard line stance when it comes to political relations. In the recent past, some headway has been made, with talks between North Korea and the West (particularly Europe, Australia and New Zealand), which could hopefully lead to diplomatic ties with the DPRK. Whatever embassies are there, are in Pyongyang, and some of these act as `protecting powers’ for nationals of countries that do not have embassies in North Korea. For instance, although the USA doesn’t have diplomatic ties with the DPRK, American nationals (provided, of course, that they’re able to get into the country in the first place) can go to the Swedish embassy for help.
If you’re planning to travel to the DPRK, it’s best to check beforehand whether your country has a diplomatic mission there or not; if not, you should find out which embassy you can go to should you need help of any sort. |