India has re-established full diplomatic presence in North Korea by appointing Aliawati Longkumer as Ambassador, marking the first such appointment in four years.

This move follows the reopening of the Indian Embassy in Pyongyang in December 2024, after a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Highlights:

• Aliawati Longkumer, a 2008-batch IFS officer and current Charge d’Affaires in Paraguay, has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to North Korea.
• This is India’s first ambassadorial appointment to North Korea since 2021, when the embassy ceased full operations during the pandemic.
• The Indian Embassy in Pyongyang was reopened in December 2024, resuming official diplomatic activities.
• The reappointment signifies a step towards reviving India–North Korea bilateral relations and maintaining engagement in the East Asian region.
• India continues to maintain its position on regional peace while balancing strategic diplomacy with both Koreas.