Change of Ambassador to North Korea

03 Jun 2008

Mr Peter Hughes was appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Tuesday 3 June. He will take up his appointment in July.

Mr Peter Hughes has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in succession to Mr John Everard who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr Hughes will take up his appointment during July 2008.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full Name: Peter John Hughes

2005 - 2008 Kabul, First Secretary (Political/Military)

2001 - 2005 Colombo, Deputy High Commissioner

1998 - 2001 Castries, Resident British Commissioner

1994 - 1998 FCO, Head of Korea Section, Far East & Pacific Department

1989 - 1994 Sydney, Vice-Consul

1987 - 1989 FCO, Deputy Head of Area, Personnel Operations Department

1987 FCO, Mid Career Development Course

1985 - 1987 FCO, Desk Officer, Defence Department

1983 - 1985 Warsaw, Deputy Management Officer

1980 - 1983 Rome, Vice-Consul

1978 - 1980 Islamabad, Head of Visa Section Archive

1976 - 1978 FCO, Caribbean Department

1976 FCO