Press release
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the DPRK: Simon Wood
Mr Simon Wood has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Mr Simon Wood has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in succession to Dr David Ellis OBE, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Wood is taking up his appointment during September 2025.
Curriculum Vitae
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to 2024 | FCDO, Deputy Director, North-East Asia and China Directorate |
| 2022 | FCDO, Deputy Director, Strategic Communications |
| 2017 to 2021 | Rio de Janeiro, HM Consul General |
| 2014 to 2017 | FCO, Head, Crisis Management Department |
| 2010 to 2014 | Copenhagen, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2007 to 2010 | Tokyo, 1st Secretary and Head of Media and Communications |
| 2004 to 2006 | FCO, Head, Cyprus and Greece Section, Europe Directorate |
| 2001 to 2004 | Tokyo, 2nd Secretary Trade Promotion |
| 1998 to 2000 | FCO, Desk Officer, Europe Directorate |
| 1998 | Joined FCO |
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Published 8 September 2025