March 29, 2024
News

Kwon Jong Gun named as new head of DPRK MFA’s North American department

Official previously worked as DPRK representative to the UN

Update on 02/16/2019 at 1430 KST: This piece has been updated to include further details provided by a source.

Kwon Jong Gun, a former North Korean diplomat at the UN, is now head of the North Korean foreign ministry's North America Department, a social media post by the Russian embassy in Pyongyang said on Thursday.

Become a member for less than $4 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.