Sweden acts as the protecting power of United States interests in North Korea for consular matters.

[1] Jay Lefkowitz was President George W. Bush's Special Envoy for Human Rights in North Korea.

[2] Robert R. King served as Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues from November 2009 to January 2017.

[6] Joseph Y. Yun served as the Special Representative for North Korea Policy October 17, 2016 – March 2, 2018.

[8] President Joe Biden announced on May 21, 2021 that Sung Kim will serve as the U.S. special envoy for North Korea.