South China Morning Post's video: Why did North Korea close embassies around the world

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more on this: https://sc.mp/5pr5 North Korea has rapidly shuttered several of its overseas embassies and consulates, including in Spain, Hong Kong and various African countries, according to state media KCNA on November 3, 2023. North Korea watchers said the diplomatic departures were likely linked to Pyongyang’s dire economic situation and warned that more withdrawals could happen soon. Related story: North Korea’s economy is so ‘dire’ it’s closing embassies to save money https://sc.mp/4udb Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/scmp Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: https://instagram.com/scmpnews Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post/