Embassy of North Korea, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in London |
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| Location | Gunnersbury, London |
| Address | 73 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, W5 4LP |
| Coordinates | 51°30′11″N 0°17′21″W / 51.50310°N 0.28915°W |
| Ambassador | His Excellency Mr Kim Sung Gi |
The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in London is the official office of North Korea in the United Kingdom. An embassy is like a special office where a country's representatives work in another country. They help people from their home country and also talk with the government of the country they are in.
This embassy is located in a large house at 73 Gunnersbury Avenue in Gunnersbury, a part of west London. It is special because most embassies in London are in the city center. This one is in a quiet, suburban area, far from the others. It is also the most western embassy in London. North Korea bought this seven-bedroom house for about £1.3 million in 2003.
History of the Embassy
Art and Events
In November 2014, the embassy hosted a special art show. It featured art from the Mansudae Art Studio in North Korea. Four North Korean artists even visited London for the event.
Changes in Staff
In 2016, a high-ranking official from the embassy, named Thae Yong-ho, left his job and moved to South Korea. At that time, the main ambassador was Hyon Hak-bong. After Mr. Thae left, Ambassador Hyon was asked to return to North Korea.
