Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in London | |
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Location | Ealing, 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. Choe Il |
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. [1] 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. [2] [3]
The seven-bedroom property was purchased by the North Korean government for £1.3 million in 2003. [4] [5]
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. [6] [7]
The former deputy ambassador Thae Yong-ho defected to South Korea in 2016. [8] The ambassador at the time was Hyon Hak-bong. As of 25 August 2016 [update], Hyon is reported to have been recalled to North Korea following Thae's defection. [9] [10] North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly ordered the execution of those who failed to prevent Thae's defection. [11] Choe Il was subsequently appointed ambassador to London. The regime took extra steps to discourage diplomats from defecting. [12]
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. [13] After the controlled explosion, it was found that the package was non-threatening. [14]
Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in London | |
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Location | Ealing, 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. Choe Il |
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. [1] 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. [2] [3]
The seven-bedroom property was purchased by the North Korean government for £1.3 million in 2003. [4] [5]
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. [6] [7]
The former deputy ambassador Thae Yong-ho defected to South Korea in 2016. [8] The ambassador at the time was Hyon Hak-bong. As of 25 August 2016 [update], Hyon is reported to have been recalled to North Korea following Thae's defection. [9] [10] North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly ordered the execution of those who failed to prevent Thae's defection. [11] Choe Il was subsequently appointed ambassador to London. The regime took extra steps to discourage diplomats from defecting. [12]
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. [13] After the controlled explosion, it was found that the package was non-threatening. [14]