text: Embassy of North Korea, London
  
  The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in London () is the diplomatic mission of North Korea to the United Kingdom. It is located in a detached house at 73 Gunnersbury Avenue on the northern corner junction with Baronsmede, in Ealing, a suburban district of west London. It is notable for being one of the few embassies in London located in a suburban area, away from the central diplomatic areas of the city. The seven-bedroom property was purchased by the North Korean government for £1.3 million in 2003.
  
  History
  In November 2014, an exhibition of art from the Mansudae Art Studio was held at the embassy, to coincide with the visit of four North Korean artists to London.
  
  The former deputy ambassador Thae Yong-ho defected to South Korea in 2016. The ambassador at the time was Hyon Hak-bong. , Hyon is reported to have been recalled to North Korea following Thae's defection.
  
  On 25 September 2017, the embassy was evacuated after a suspicious package was found, with the Metropolitan Police having carried out a controlled explosion.
  
  See also
  
  Embassy of the United Kingdom, Pyongyang
  List of diplomatic missions of North Korea
  Foreign relations of North Korea
  
  References 
  
  North Korea
  London
  Category:North Korea–United Kingdom relations
  Category:Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Ealing
  Category:Gunnersbury