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Switzerland opens diplomatic office in Pyongyang to restore dialogue
Switzerland opens diplomatic office in Pyongyang to restore dialogue SEOUL, October 23 (AJP) - Switzerland has opened a diplomatic office in North Korea to facilitate dialogue with the isolated country, Voice of America (VOA) reported on Friday. In a written statement to the U.S. broadcaster on Wednesday, the Swiss Foreign Ministry, known as the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), said its diplomatic office in Pyongyang has been "fully operational" since last Monday. It marks the first time Switzerland has opened such a dedicat October 23, 2026