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Christopher R. Hill is an American diplomat who served in several senior United States foreign-policy posts. He led the American delegation to the Six-Party Talks concerning North Korea's nuclear program and served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs. His ambassadorial assignments included Iraq, South Korea, Poland, and Macedonia, giving him extensive experience in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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What role did Christopher R. Hill play in the Six-Party Talks?
Hill led the American delegation to the Six-Party Talks on North Korea's nuclear program beginning in 2005. The talks brought together the United States, North Korea, South Korea, China, Japan, and Russia. ([US Department of State biography](https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/44553.htm))
Which countries did Christopher Hill serve as ambassador to?
He served as US ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia from 1996 to 1999, Poland from 2000 to 2004, and South Korea from 2004 to 2005. These postings came before his appointment as assistant secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. ([US Department of State biography](https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/44553.htm))
When did Christopher Hill become assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs?
Hill was sworn into the position on April 8, 2005. He held the role while also serving as the senior US negotiator in the North Korea talks. ([US Department of State biography](https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/44553.htm))
What was Christopher Hill's role in Kosovo diplomacy?
Before his East Asia assignments, Hill served as a special envoy to Kosovo in 1998 and 1999. His earlier diplomatic work also included ambassadorial postings in Macedonia and Poland. ([US Department of State biography](https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/44553.htm))
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