Ri Gun

This is a Korean name; the family name is Ri.

Ri Gun (리근) is the Director General of the North American Affairs Bureau of the Foreign Ministry of North Korea.[1] He also serves as North Korea's deputy nuclear negotiator to the Six-Party Talks.[2] 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.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "N. Korean diplomat seeks to visit the U.S. this month". Yonhap News Agency. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
  2. ↑ "North Korea to send nuclear envoy to U.S.-report". Reuters. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
  3. ↑ "North Korean diplomat to visit US". BBC News. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2009-10-16.


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