About Ryu Hyun-woo
Born 1973. Ryu Hyun-woo is a diplomat.
Ryu Hyun-woo (; born in 1973 in Pyongyang) is a former North Korean ambassador to Kuwait. He defected to South Korea in September 2019. Ryu’s wife is the daughter of Jon Il-chun, who oversaw operations of North Korea’s Room 39 for over a decade. Ryu was posted to Syria from 2010 to 2013.
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Who is Ryu Hyun-woo?
former North Korea’s ambassador to Kuwait
When was Ryu Hyun-woo born?
Ryu Hyun-woo was born in 1973 in Pyongyang.
What is Ryu Hyun-woo's occupation?
Ryu Hyun-woo is a diplomat.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ryu Hyun-woo. https://biography.guide/ryu-hyun-woo-diplomat/
MLA: "Ryu Hyun-woo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ryu-hyun-woo-diplomat/.
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