Han Tae-song
North Korean diplomat
About Han Tae-song
Born 1958. Han Tae-song is a North Korean politician, diplomat and permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Han Tae-song is a diplomat from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) who most recently served as its ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva.
As a career diplomat, he has served as North Korea's top envoy to Italy, Malta, Greece and Spain. In 1992, while serving in Zimbabwe, he was expelled from the country after being caught engaging in the illicit trafficking of rhino horns.
He was recalled in December 2023 amid North Korean and Swiss investigations into his alleged involvement in ivory trafficking.
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Who is Han Tae-song?
North Korean diplomat
When was Han Tae-song born?
Han Tae-song was born on 1 November 1958.
What is Han Tae-song's occupation?
Han Tae-song is a politician, diplomat and permanent Representative to the United Nations.
What nationality is Han Tae-song?
Han Tae-song is North Korean.
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