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. The Arctic island is a base for one of the world’s most extensive international seed vaults. Countries from around the globe have contributed to the extensive collection and is a back up for all plants should they go extinct. States can deposit seeds regardless if they are a member of the treaty or not. Norway’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ane Lunde said: “We have noted the unverified news report. “We have not seen any evidence that the country has ratified the Svalbard Treaty.” She said that new countries ratifying the treaty must do so via the record-keeper France. The original agreement was signed between a number of nations in Paris on 9 February 1920. To [...]