Russia Resumes Postal Service to North Korea After 6 Years

Sep. 15, 2026 Sergei Kiselev / Moskva News Agency Russia’s national postal service has resumed regular mail deliveries to North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, news agencies reported Tuesday. Russian Post restarted package deliveries to North Korea in June 2025 and has now expanded the service to letters, postcards, printed material and specialized materials for the visually impaired. Mail weighing up to 20 kilograms (44 pounds) will reach recipients in North Korea within 15 days, according to Interfax. The deliveries will first be flown to Far Eastern Russia’s Vladivostok, then transported to Pyongyang by a partner North Korean airline. Last year, Russian Post said Russians frequently send clothing, footwear, documents, books and non-perishable food items like tea, coffee, grains, dried fruits, nuts and canned goods to North Korea. Russian Post CEO Mikhail Volkov has described North Korea as an “important strategic partner.” The full restoration of mail services with North Korea comes after Russian Post resumed mail and package deliveries to the United States this summer following a suspension after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read more about: North Korea , Russia Post Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Enters Into Force The treaty obligates both states to provide military assistance “without delay” in the case of an attack on the other. 2 Min read Russia to Intervene Against Seoul, Pay $200M for N. Korean Troops – South Korean Lawmaker “If there ever is a war on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea can now expect Russia to come and help,” Representative Wi Sung-lac said. 2 Min read North Korea Says It Will Stand by Russia Until ‘Victory’ Over Ukraine “We repeat that we will always stand firmly by our Russian comrades until victory day,” North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said. 2 Min read Plaque Honoring North Korean Leader Unveiled in Russia's St. Petersburg A memorial plaque honoring North Korea's former leader Kim-Jong-Il was unveiled during an opening ceremony on Thursday in St. Petersburg, the Interfax...