Russian students return to North Korea after four-year hiatus
Published: 23 Aug. 2024, 11:46
Updated: 23 Aug. 2024, 12:21
The students from MGIMO University of the Russian Foreign Ministry visited the embassy Wednesday, and they will participate in a language program at Kim Il Sung University, the Russian Embassy said on its Telegram account.
"We wish MGIMO students success in learning the Korean language and hope to meet them in the future as new diplomats in Pyongyang," it said.
MGIMO is known as an educational institution under Russia's foreign ministry that focuses on nurturing diplomats.
Earlier this year, North Korea allowed the entry of Chinese students, marking the first time that foreigners were permitted to visit the reclusive regime to study.
Since North Korea began reopening its border in August last year following its closure in early 2020 due to Covid-19, it has partially approved the entry of foreigners, including diplomats and Russian travelers.
After summit talks in Pyongyang in June, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed deals to boost exchanges and cooperation in agriculture, education, public health, sports, culture and tourism.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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