Mike Gifford

Mike Gifford served as the British Ambassador to North Korea from 2012 to 2015, where he navigated the challenges of living in one of the world's most repressive states. He recounted the surreal experience of transporting cash from China to fund diplomatic missions, highlighting the logistical hurdles posed by Western sanctions. Gifford's insights into life in Pyongyang offer a rare glimpse into the complexities faced by foreign diplomats in a country known for its isolation.