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October 18, 1976

Answer to Question from the Press

The head of the Protocol Department remarks that the North Korean embassy's purchases of alcohol and cigarette are way below the statistical average in comparison to other embassy's in Stockholm.

October 18, 1976

Cable, Cabinet to the Swedish Embassy, Pyongyang, and Swedish Embassy, Peking, via the Political Department

The Cabinet informs the Swedish embassies in Pyongyang and Beijing about the police investigation revolving the North Korean embassy in Stockholm. It asks personnel in Pyongyang to make an assessment about their own security in light of the scandal.

October 18, 1976

Cable, Cabinet to the Swedish Embassy, Pyongyang, via the Protocol Department

Report to the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang with information about the police investigation revolving the North Korean embassy in Stockholm and asking embassy personnel to make an assessment about their own security.

October 18, 1976

Note, Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Stockholm, to the Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The North Korean Embassy in Sweden reports that two embassy staff members have departed from Stockholm.

October 19, 1976

Telegram, Danish Embassy in Stockholm to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'North Korea’s Embassy, Smuggling'

A Summary of press reports as to the smuggling activities of the North Korean Embassy in Sweden, which is very similar to Denmark’s case.

October 21, 1976

Notice from the Department for Protocol, 'Continuation of Notice dated October 18 regarding Expulsion of Korean Diplomats'

The North Korean ambassador expressed regret but also he gave a concern toward safety from the attack. However, there was not directly aggressive activity toward the North Korean embassy. The Finnish Foreign Ministry informed expulsion of the people of the North Korean embassy.

October 21, 1976

Notice from Hanne Boye, Dept. for Protocol, to Ole Bierring, Secretary General, 'North Korean Embassy in Sweden'

A summary of a meeting between the Danish ambassador in Sweden and the Swedish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs concerning the North Korean smuggling affair.

October 25, 1976

Telegram from the Danish Embassy in Stockholm, 'North Korea’s Embassy/Smuggling'

This report expresses their disappointment toward the North Korea to take place such smuggling affairs despite their normal diplomatic relations in Sweden.

October 21, 1976

Cable, US Embassy Stockholm to the Secretary of State, 'North Korean Embassy Illegal Trafficking--Swedish Phase'

This cable describes extensive Swedish media coverage of illegal North Korean trafficking in both Sweden and other nordic countries and considers the factors influencing whether the North Korean Ambassador will be expelled by the Swedish government.

October 26, 1976

Cable, US Embassy Stockholm to the Secretary of State, 'Government Statements on Trafficking by North Korean Embassy Personnel'

This cable reports on Swedish press coverage of illegal alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics trafficking by North Korean diplomats as well as the broader implication of the trafficking disclosures for the Swedish-North Korean relationship.

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