Hyon Hak-bong
North Korean ambassador
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Hyon Hak-bong (Korean: 현학봉; Korean pronunciation: [hjʌn.ɦak̚.p͈oŋ] or [hjʌn] [hak̚.p͈oŋ]) is the former North Korean Ambassador to the United Kingdom.[1][2] He was based at the Embassy of North Korea, London. In 2016, he was interviewed about North Korea's nuclear weapons policy.[3] He is married to Choe Jin-ok.[2] He is reported to have been an ally of the late Jang Song-thaek.[4]
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Hyon Hak-bong | |
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| Korean: 현학봉 | |
Hyon Hak-bong speaking at Chatham House in 2015 | |
| North Korean Ambassador to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 2011 – 25 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ja Song-nam |
| Succeeded by | Choe Il |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Choe Jin-ok |
As of 25 August 2016[update], Hyon is reported to have been recalled to North Korea following the defection of the former deputy ambassador Thae Yong-ho.[4][5]
