Russia opens air link to North Korea, reflecting growing ties; Lavrov encourages tourism to Wonsan-Kalma beach resort.
Russia on Sunday (July 27, 2025) opened a regular air link between Moscow and Pyogyang, a move reflecting increasingly close ties between the two countries.
The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport carrying more than 400 passengers. Russia's Transport Ministry said there will be one flight a month to meet demand.
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