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  • Human rights resolution passed on DPRK

    The UN General Assembly yesterday adopted a new resolution on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Are you intending to transit via the UK?

    We have made some recent changes to our transit visa requirements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Film wins Prize at Pyongyang International Film Festival

    Fast Girls (Metro International Films) won the prize for best photography at the 14th Pyongyang International Film Festival (PIFF)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to birth and death registration overseas

    Phase two of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 8 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Promoting English language teaching in the DPRK

    A signing ceremony was held in Pyongyang on 25 June 2014, extending the English language teaching and teacher training programme in DPRK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hugo Swire statement at UN Human Rights Council

    UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights in the DPRK

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea during a Westminster Hall Debate.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: UN Human Rights Council

    Hugo Swire updated Parliament on the UNHRC resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DPRK Human Rights Violations Condemned

    UN Human Rights Council says “systematic and widespread human rights violations in the DPRK” cannot remain unpunished.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK concerned at DPRK missile launch

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called on the DPRK to comply with UN Security Council Resolutions after further provocations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights Council Intervention

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Syria, North Korea, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Preventing Sexual violence in Conflict at the UN HRC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Korean family reunions

    First reunions of North & South Korean families in four years began today. A positive step bringing together those separated by conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK responds to UN report on Human Rights in DPRK

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire welcomes UN Commission spotlight on human rights in DPRK and calls for end to impunity for violators.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Personal contact details in North Korea

    In an emergency time is often critical. Having personal information on visitors allows us to get hold of the right information quickly. The only reason we hold this information is to help you.

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  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister responds to execution in DPRK

    Following reports of Jang Song-Thaek’s execution in North Korea, Minister Hugo Swire has expressed concerns about the unpredictable regime.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to passport services for British nationals in North Korea

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to passport services for British nationals in North Korea

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government