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Jung H. Pak

b. 1974

American diplomat, historian, non-fiction writer

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About Jung H. Pak

Born 1974. Jung H. Pak is an American historian, diplomat and non-fiction writer.

Jung H. Pak is an American historian and diplomat. She served as United States Special Representative for North Korea in the Biden administration from 2023 to 2024.

Pak previously was a SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for East Asia Policy Studies. Prior to that she was a Portfolio Manager for the East Asia & Pacific Mission Center at the Central Intelligence Agency. She holds a PhD in U.S. history from Columbia University and a BA in history (magna cum laude) from Colgate University, where she was also awarded an honorary doctorate and served on the board of trustees.

Publications

Becoming Kim Jong Un: A Former CIA Officer's Insights Into North Korea's Enigmatic Young Dictator, Ballantine Books, April 28, 2020

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Important facts

Born
1974
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian, diplomat, non-fiction writer
Nationality
United States
Education
Columbia University, Colgate University
Also known as
Pak, Jung H., Jung Pak

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jung H. Pak?

American diplomat, historian, non-fiction writer

When was Jung H. Pak born?

Jung H. Pak was born in 1974.

What is Jung H. Pak's occupation?

Jung H. Pak is a historian, diplomat and non-fiction writer.

What nationality is Jung H. Pak?

Jung H. Pak is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jung H. Pak

· Wikidata: Q115042871

· DBpedia: Jung H. Pak

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