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October 20, 1976

Annex 2 to 'The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Helsinki; Measures in Connection with Activities of Embassy Personnel'

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Free for Publication 20.10.1976 at 19.00

 

COMMUNIQUÉ BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 

 

The government of Finland has decided today that chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Counsellor Chang Dae Hi, Second-Class Secretary of Legation Li Sang Jun [sic], Secretarial Officer Li Chon Sop [sic], and Secretarial Officer Bong In Yeng [sic] from the Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea located in Helsinki are no longer personae gratae in Finland. The embassy officials have been found to have participated in activity that is at variance with Finland’s laws and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

 

The government of Finland emphasizes that Finland considers it crucial to maintain a good continuing relationship between Finland and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Announcing the expulsion of North Korean diplomats in Helsinki due to their involvement in a smuggling operation.


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UM 6D Pohjois-Korea, Archives of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland. Obtained by Charles Kraus and translated by Ulla-Stina Henttonen.

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