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North Korean Ambassador Flees London: Moving Vans Empty Embassy
by Monica Davis
While the war of words between North Korea and the West continues, the nation is preparing for war on a variety of fronts. It has told countries who have embassies in the nation to vacate the premises, because it can no longer guarantee their diplomats’ safety.
It has warned Westerners and tourists in South Korea to leave
The North Korean embassy in London lies silent today after apparently being emptied yesterday.
A removal truck was seen at its suburban Ealing embassy, sparking speculation that the ambassador and other diplomatic staff have fled as the communist nation’s leader threatens war with South Korea and the U.S.
An official at the property denied that it was being evacuated at the time, saying that speculation of a withdrawal from Britain was ‘ridiculous and not true’.
But the man, who refused to give his name, would not explain why possessions were being removed from the building or say whether ambassador Hyon Hak Bong was relocating.
He said: ‘I won’t say anything about this. We have said everything we are going to say to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.’
The country’s regime has a reputation for extreme secrecy, such as censoring its citizens and allowing only a small number of visitors through its borders, who are closely monitored during their stay. MOREHERE
