The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared Korean studies expert Andrei Lankov persona non grata based on information from intelligence services, without disclosing the specifics, citing immigration law that allows banning entry to foreigners deemed a threat to national security.

The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared Korean studies expert Andrei Lankov persona non grata based on information from intelligence services, without disclosing the specifics, citing immigration law that allows banning entry to foreigners deemed a threat to national security.

@meduzalive 25 Feb 2026, 14:42

North Korea expert Andrei Lankov commented on his expulsion from Latvia, noting the lack of explanations from the authorities and calling the situation absurd.

@meduzalive 25 Feb 2026, 06:21

Lankov confirmed that the Latvian authorities banned him from entering the country and expelled him to Estonia without providing reasons.

@varlamov_news 25 Feb 2026, 05:29

Korean studies expert Andrey Lankov successfully reached Estonia after being denied entry to Latvia, where he was informed of his designation as a persona non grata and the need for immediate expulsion.

@ostorozhno_novosti 25 Feb 2026, 05:23

The authorities of Latvia declared Korean studies expert Andrei Lankov persona non grata on February 20, but the reasons for this decision are not specified.

@varlamov_news 25 Feb 2026, 05:21