Mr Simon Wood has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in succession to Dr David Ellis OBE, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Wood is taking up his appointment during September 2025.

Curriculum Vitae Year Role 2023 to 2024 FCDO, Deputy Director, North-East Asia and China Directorate 2022 FCDO, Deputy Director, Strategic Communications 2017 to 2021 Rio de Janeiro, HM Consul General 2014 to 2017 FCO, Head, Crisis Management Department 2010 to 2014 Copenhagen, Deputy Head of Mission 2007 to 2010 Tokyo, 1st Secretary and Head of Media and Communications 2004 to 2006 FCO, Head, Cyprus and Greece Section, Europe Directorate 2001 to 2004 Tokyo, 2nd Secretary Trade Promotion 1998 to 2000 FCO, Desk Officer, Europe Directorate 1998

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