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  • 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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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

  • UK welcomes conclusions of UN General Assembly’s Third Committee

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi is encouraged by progress on human rights at UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee.

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

  • DPRK athletes compete in Asian Youth Para Games

    British Embassy, Pyongyang supports DPRK participation in Asian Youth Para Games in Malaysia.

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

  • British Ambassador to North Korea hosted Chevening lunch

    The British Ambassador, Mike Gifford, hosted a lunch on 24 September 2013 to mark the departure of the second pair of Chevening scholars from the DPRK to the UK.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes re-opening of Kaesong Industrial Complex

    Following the re-opening of the Kaesong complex, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire expressed hope for the future on the Korean peninsula.

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

  • 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 April to June 2013.

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

  • Korean War 60th anniversary events

    The MOD and Westminster Abbey will formally mark the bravery and dedication of those who fought in the Korean War over 60 years ago.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • General, Foreign & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils: 22-23 April

    Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Foreign Office update on North Korea

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has updated Parliament on recent developments on North Korea.

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