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North Korea Mandates Russian Language in Fourth Grade

11/30/2025

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North Korea will make Russian a mandatory subject for fourth-grade students, confirmed by Alexander Kozlov, Russia's minister.
The decision was announced during a bilateral intergovernmental commission meeting, reflecting 96 North Koreans enrolled in Russian universities last year.
About 600 North Koreans are proficient in Russian.
Kozlov also noted cooperation in professional education for banking and medicine.
The move aligns with Russia's broader plan to expand educational exchanges with North Korea.

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North Korea will make Russian a mandatory subject for fourth-grade students, confirmed by Alexander Kozlov, Russia's minister.
The decision was announced during a bilateral intergovernmental commission meeting, reflecting 96 North Koreans enrolled in Russian universities last year.
About 600 North Koreans are proficient in Russian.
Kozlov also noted cooperation in professional education for banking and medicine.
The move aligns with Russia's broader plan to expand educational exchanges with North Korea.