• Source: Embassy of North Korea, London

The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in London (Korean: 주 영국 조선민주주의인민공화국 대사관; Hancha: 駐英國朝鮮民主主義人民共和國大使館; MR: Chu Yŏngguk Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk Daesagwan) is the diplomatic mission of North Korea to the United Kingdom. The official residence of the Ambassador of North Korea to the United Kingdom, it is located in a detached house at 73 Gunnersbury Avenue on the northern corner junction with Baronsmede, in Ealing, a suburban district of West London. It is notable for being one of the few embassies in London located in a suburban area, away from the central diplomatic areas of the city.




History


The seven-bedroom property was purchased by the North Korean government for £1.3 million in 2003.
In November 2014, an exhibition of art from the Mansudae Art Studio was held at the embassy, to coincide with the visit of four North Korean artists to London.
The former deputy ambassador Thae Yong-ho defected to South Korea in 2016. The ambassador at the time was Hyon Hak-bong. As of 25 August 2016, Hyon is reported to have been recalled to North Korea following Thae's defection. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly ordered the execution of those who failed to prevent Thae's defection. Choe Il was subsequently appointed ambassador to London. The regime took extra steps to discourage diplomats from defecting.
In September 2017 a suspicious package was found outside of the embassy. As a result, the area's roads and homes were closed and evacuated by the Metropolitan Police who also carried out a controlled explosion. After the controlled explosion, it was found that the package was non-threatening.




See also


Embassy of the United Kingdom, Pyongyang
Foreign relations of North Korea
List of diplomatic missions of North Korea
North Korea–United Kingdom relations




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Perang Korea
• Daftar misi diplomatik Korea Utara
• Perang Vietnam
• Amerika Serikat
• Angkatan Darat Britania Raya
• Horace Grant Underwood
• Selandia Baru
• Orang Australia
• Hubungan luar negeri Azerbaijan
• Angkatan Laut Kerajaan Belanda
• Embassy of North Korea, London
• List of diplomatic missions of North Korea
• List of diplomatic missions in London
• North Korea–Sweden relations
• Hyon Hak-bong
• North Korea–United Kingdom relations
• Embassy of the United States, London
• Foreign relations of North Korea
• Embassy of South Korea, London
• List of ambassadors of North Korea to the United Kingdom