diplomacySunday, July 19, 20262 sources
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui Visits Russia for Talks with Sergey Lavrov
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui arrived in Moscow for discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit follows a surge in Russian tourist interest in North Korea, with over 7,000 Russians visiting the country by the end of 2025. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Choe Son Hui, the North Korean foreign minister, traveled to Moscow on July 19, 2026, for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts between North Korea and Russia. According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, approximately 7,000 Russians visited North Korea by the end of 2025, indicating a growing interest in the country. The two nations have been strengthening their bilateral ties, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions involving other global powers.
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PublicChannel News AsiaJul 19, 05:49 AM
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia, state media sayTop diplomat Choe Son Hui has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday (Jul 19).
StateTASSJul 19, 04:41 AM
Russian tourists' interest in North Korea grows — deputy foreign ministerAccording to Andrey Rudenko, about 7,000 Russians visited the country by the end of 2025