Ri Kun (리근; Korean pronunciation: [ɾi.ɡɯn] or [ɾi] [kɯn];) is the Director General of the North American Affairs Bureau of the Foreign Ministry of North Korea.[2] He also serves as North Korea's deputy nuclear negotiator to the Six-Party Talks.[3] His visit to the United States in October 2009, following North Korea's declared desire to return to direct negotiations with the U.S., prompted worldwide media attention. From 2015 he is North Korean Ambassador to Poland.[4][5]
| Ri Kun | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 리근[1] |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | I Geun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ri Kŭn |
References
edit- ^ 뽈스까주재 조선대사 리근동지 임명. Korean Central News Agency (in Korean). Pyongyang. Feb 7, 2015.
- ^ "N. Korean diplomat seeks to visit the U.S. this month". Yonhap News Agency. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
- ^ "North Korea to send nuclear envoy to U.S.-report". Reuters. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
- ^ "North Korean diplomat to visit US". BBC News. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ "DPRK Ambassador to Poland Appointed". Korean Central News Agency. Pyongyang. Feb 7, 2015.
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