Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Aliawati Longkumer, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as India’s ambassador to North Korea, marking the restoration of high-level diplomatic presence in Pyongyang after a four-year hiatus. This follows the reopening of the Indian embassy in North Korea in December 2024, which had been closed since July 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Longkumer, who previously served as Charge d’affaires in Paraguay, will now assume responsibilities in Pyongyang. Her appointment is part of India’s strategic re-engagement with North Korea, balancing diplomatic outreach while remaining aligned with global sanctions and regional security considerations.