North Korea Shuts Down Multiple Embassies Worldwide Amid Economic Struggles from Sanctions

Embassies in Spain, Angola, Uganda among those closing, with indications that up to 25% of Pyongyang's worldwide missions may terminate; a further blow to the regime's struggle for foreign income under stifling international sanctions.

North Korea is shutting down several of its embassies worldwide due to economic struggles stemming from international sanctions, which have hampered the country's ability to generate foreign income.
South Korean observers suggest that the lack of financial resources and increase in sanctions' effectiveness have made the North struggle to maintain diplomatic relations even with its traditional allies.
Embassy closures have been announced in Angola and Uganda in Africa and Spain in Europe. There are also reports suggesting North Korea's operations in Hong Kong will also close.
Sustaining these foreign missions is becoming increasingly difficult as they primarily depend on creating their own sources of income, often through illegitimate means, instead of financial backing from Pyongyang.
Amid these closures, North Korea had a high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and received a delegation from China, indicating continued efforts to engage with nations opposing Western hegemony despite their economic woes.