Press release
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: David Ellis
Dr David Ellis OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in succession to Mr Colin Crooks LVO.
Dr David Ellis OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Dr David Ellis OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in succession to Mr Colin Crooks LVO, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dr Ellis will take up his appointment with immediate effect.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: David Ellis
| Dates | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020 to 2021 | Full time language training (Korean) |
| 2016 to 2020 | Tokyo, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2016 | Full time language training (Japanese) |
| 2011 to 2015 | Beijing, Minister Counsellor (Political) |
| 2007 to 2011 | Tokyo, Director of Corporate Services and Consul General |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Deputy Head, Afghanistan Group |
| 2002 to 2004 | FCO Deputy Head, Far Eastern Group |
| 1999 to 2002 | Beijing, First Secretary (Internal) and Deputy Political Counsellor |
| 1996 to 1999 | FCO, Senior Research Officer, Research Analysts |
Published 16 December 2021