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Eastern Europe
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October 21, 1976
Summary of reports in German newspapers on North Korea embassies smuggling activities in Nordic countries.
Norway will not reverse its decision to expel the current North Korean embassy staff. Visas have been received and approved for new staff.
The North Korean Ambassador in Beijing protests that North Korean embassy personnel in Oslo were expelled without consultation of the North Korean government.
October 19, 1976
Chargé d’affaires of the North Korean Embassy in Oslo is informed that all embassy personnel (including the ambassador) must leave the country following the discovery of wide-scale smuggling activities.
Cover letter with notes submitted to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
October 18, 1976
Two press releases on the discovery of smuggling activities by personnel at the North Korean Embassy in Oslo.
Announcement that all North Korean Embassy personnel in Oslo have been asked to leave the country following reports of smuggling through the embassy.
Surveillance of the North Korean Embassy in Oslo discovered it was the source of illegal import and distribution of spirits and cigarettes, and the illegal activities were directed by the North Korean Foreign Ministry.
Document Year: 1976