Reopening of embassy in N. Korea: Safety and security to be prioritised, says Saifuddin


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (pic) said all security and safety measures will continue to be prioritised regarding Malaysia's decision to reopen its embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea, next year.

He said even though the details of the measures being taken cannot be revealed, this may include the status of visa-free entrance for North Korean citizens to Malaysia.

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