Russian Professor Andrey Lankov Detained in Latvia

Feb 25, 2026 Latvia Latvia international-news
Russian Professor Andrey Lankov Detained in Latvia

A Russian professor specializing in Korean studies at a South Korean university has been detained by police in Latvia while giving a lecture on North Korea.

Detention of Russian Professor in Latvia

Professor Andrey Lankov, a specialist in Korean studies at Kookmin University, was detained by Latvian police during a lecture on North Korea in Riga. The professor, who holds both Russian and Australian citizenship, is currently in custody and awaiting the arrival of his lawyer. The incident occurred during a presentation titled 'North Korea: What the Leaders Want and Fear.'

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