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Svalbard and Jan Mayen

North Korea ‘To Invade Europe’ Through The Arctic After Signing Treaty

The rogue state of North Korea has apparently given itself the right to conduct economic and industrial activity on the Norwegian territory of Svalbard after signing an ancient treaty. The country signed the Svalbard Treaty on 25 January according to The Korean Central News Agency. The Sunday Express reports:. The agency said in a news bulletin: “The accession of the Treaty gives the country the right to practice economic activities and research on Svalbard Islands.” It is unknown what the rogue state’s agenda on Svalbard is.