India Appoints Sanjeev Jain as Ambassador to North Korea

The Ministry of External Affairs announced the appointment of Sanjeev Jain as India's next Ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on July 6, 2026. Jain is a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer who currently serves as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cabo Verde. He is expected to assume his new role shortly.

There is conflicting information regarding the specific destination of the appointment. While official reports name the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, other sources suggest the appointment is for South Korea. If the appointment is for North Korea, Jain succeeds Aliawati Longkumer. If the appointment is for South Korea, he would succeed Gourangalal Das.

This diplomatic move occurs as India maintains its stated support for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula through diplomacy and dialogue.