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North Korea is closing some diplomatic missions in what may be a sign of its economic troubles

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea confirmed Friday that it’s closing some of its diplomatic missions abroad, a move that rival South Korea suspects is likely the latest sign of the North’…

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  1. Voice of America

    North Korea Closes 4 Diplomatic Missions, Suggesting Economic Woes (opens Voice of America)

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    Pyongyang will end diplomatic presence in Angola, Uganda, Hong Kong and Spain

  2. WOWK Charleston

    North Korea is closing some diplomatic missions in what may be a sign of its economic troubles (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea confirmed Friday that it’s closing some of its diplomatic missions abroad, a move that rival South Korea suspects is likely the latest sign of the North’…

  3. Green Field Reporter

    North Korea is closing some diplomatic missions in what may be a sign of its economic troubles - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea confirmed Friday that it’s closing some of its diplomatic missions abroad, a move that rival South Korea suspects is likely the latest sign of the North’s economic troubles amid persistent international sanctions.

  4. The Diplomat

    North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad (opens The Diplomat)

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    South Korea thinks the closures are a sign of the North’s economic troubles and the effectiveness of sanctions.

  5. Al Jazeera

    North Korea says closing foreign missions as part of its ‘regular affairs’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    As many as 10 missions expected to close as reclusive nation struggles with sanctions, weak economy.

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