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Sweden, Government of. Cabinet, 8 October 1976-18 October 1978

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October 19, 1976

Cable, Cabinet to the Swedish Embassies in Pyongyang, Peking, and Tokyo, via the Political Department

A summary of a meeting with the North Korean ambassador in Stockholm. The ambassador denies involvement in the smuggling affair and criticizes the Swedish press. The Cabinet provides instructions and reassurance to the Swedish embassy in Pyongyang.

October 19, 1976

Cable, Cabinet to the Swedish Embassies in Oslo and Copenhagen, via the Political Department

The Swedish Cabinet requests reports on North Korean reactions to revelations of smuggling by North Korean diplomats in the Scandinavian capitals.

October 19, 1976

Cable, Cabinet to the Swedish Delegation to the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, Panmunjom, via the Political Department

The Cabinet provides an update about the police investigation of North Korea's diplomats, stating that the expulsion of the diplomats will wait until the family members of Swedish diplomats in Pyongyang have been evacuated. The Cabinet also warns about potential North Korean counter moves and advises the Swedish delegation at Panmunjom not to enter North Korean territory.

October 27, 1976

Cable, Cabinet to the Swedish Embassy, Pyongyang, '112. Your 122. From the Press Office. Re: Press Release by Soeder, Hp. 1'

The Swedish Cabinet forwards a statement by Foreign Minister Karin Söder as well as a press release concerning the North Korean smuggling scandal to the Embassy in Pyongyang.

October 19, 1976

Cable, Cabinet to the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo

Information about the telegram from the Cabinet to the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang, sent on October 18, 1976.