Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Seoul
What was announced
Dr Rachel Emma-Jane Fentem CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in succession to Mr Colin James Crooks LVO, who will be leaving the Diplomatic Service.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Dr Rachel Emma-Jane Fentem CMG will take up her appointment during March, 2027.
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK government department) · more news
- HM Treasury (UK government department) · more news
- Cabinet Office (UK government department) · more news
Countries
- South Korea (East Asia & Pacific) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Foreign affairs.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-seoul
- Published 2026-10-28 11:16:10 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-28 11:45:13 UTC from GOV.UK
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