Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Russia Launches Regular Flights to North Korea
Russia and North Korea are becoming closer.
Russia has started flying planes directly to North Korea again.
The first flight happened on Sunday and was operated by Nordwind Airlines.
The flight went between Moscow and Pyongyang.
There will be one flight each month.
This new flight route shows the two countries are working together.
Russia's Foreign Minister is also encouraging Russian tourists to visit North Korea.
Russia launched regular flights between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The first flight, operated by Nordwind Airlines, departed from Moscow on Sunday.
Over 400 passengers were on the inaugural flight.
Flights will occur monthly.
The move reflects strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea.
- Who
- Russia and North Korea
- What
- Russia opened a regular air link between Moscow and Pyongyang.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Between Moscow and Pyongyang
- Why
- Reflecting increasingly close ties between the two countries.
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- Airline
- Nordwind Airlines
- Route
- Moscow - Pyongyang
- Frequency
- Monthly
- First Flight Passengers
- Over 400
Sources
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