List of ambassadors of North Korea to the United Kingdom facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ambassador of North Korea to the United Kingdom Embassy of North Korea, London
Incumbent Choe Il since November 3, 2016
Inaugural holder	Ri Yong-ho
Formation	September 5, 2003

The North Korean Ambassador to the Court of St James's in London is the main person who represents North Korea in the United Kingdom. This important job involves working with the British government. The ambassador helps both countries talk to each other and understand each other better. They work from the North Korean Embassy in London.

What is an Ambassador?

An ambassador is a top diplomat. They are the official representative of their country in another nation. Think of them as a special messenger. Their main job is to keep good relationships between two countries. They also protect the interests of their home country.

Why Countries Have Ambassadors

Countries send ambassadors to other nations for many reasons.

• They help leaders talk to each other.
• They work on agreements about trade or other topics.
• They help citizens of their home country who are abroad.
• They share information and culture.

This helps countries avoid misunderstandings. It also helps them work together on global issues.

The Role of the North Korean Ambassador

The North Korean Ambassador to the UK works to build ties between North Korea and the United Kingdom. They are based at the North Korean Embassy in London. This embassy is like a small piece of North Korea in the UK. The ambassador and their team handle all official communications. They also work on any issues that come up between the two countries.

Who Has Been the Ambassador?

North Korea and the United Kingdom have had official diplomatic relations since 2000. This means they formally recognize each other's governments. Since then, several people have served as North Korea's ambassador to the UK. Each ambassador plays a key role during their time in London.

Past Ambassadors and Their Time

Here is a list of the people who have served as North Korea's ambassador to the United Kingdom. It shows when they started their role. It also lists the leaders of North Korea and the Prime Ministers of the UK during their time.