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North Korea closes Uganda, Angola diplomatic missions, suggesting economic woes

A member of North Korea's embassy stands guard outside the diplomatic building in Madrid, Spain, March 13, 2019. North Korea will shutter its embassies in Uganda, Angola, and Spain, as well as its consulate in Hong Kong. [File, VOA]

North Korea has decided to close diplomatic missions in at least four locations across the globe, a significant diplomatic shift that some observers say may indicate severe economic challenges.

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