It follows weeks of tight quarantine restrictions imposed by Pyongyang over Covid-19. FMTNews Coronavirus
A special flight was arranged to fly the diplomats and others to Vladivostok.
It has also subjected hundreds of foreigners – including diplomats – to a virtual lockdown in their own premises.Those restrictions were finally eased last week after more than a month, when more than 200 foreigners were allowed to leave their compounds. “Sad to say farewell this morning to colleagues from German Embassy and French Office #NorthKorea which are closing temporarily,” tweeted Colin Crooks, the British ambassador to Pyongyang, adding that his embassy would remain open.
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