Embassy of Russia in Pyongyang(Russian: Посольство России в КНДР ; Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국주재 로씨야련방대사관)is the official diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation in the Democratic Republic of Korea.
In 1948, following North Korea's independence, the Soviet Union immediately recognized them and established diplomatic relations.
Soon afterwards, the embassy became a place where the Soviets discussed with the North Koreans about the military capabilities of the South Koreans and Americans,[1] likely so that they could assess the practicality of ending the Division of Korea by military force.
There were claims that the situation was so dire that the Russian delegation and their families left the country by pushing a rail cart due to the closure of rail services in the country.
[3] This was likely in anticipation of the 2023 North Korea-Russia summit that took place later that month.