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Mitch Shin
Mitch Shin is a chief correspondent for The Diplomat, covering the Korean Peninsula. He is also a research fellow at The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and a columnist for The Korea Times.
Shin is a chief correspondent for The Diplomat, covering foreign affairs and national security of the two Koreas. He is also a research fellow at The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and a regular columnist for the Korea Times.
Previously, he was a nonresident Korea Foundation fellow at Pacific Forum and a nonresident research fellow at the Institute for Security & Development Policy, Stockholm Korea Center.
An expert on the South Korean government’s policy on North Korea, his research areas are inter-Korean relations, North Korea-U.S. relations, South Korea-U.S. relations, deterrence, nonproliferation, and U.S. policy on North Korea. His articles and comments have also appeared in various publications including Fox News, Yahoo News, VOA, Asia Times, and Japan Times.
Shin received his B.A. from the University of Utah.
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July 20, 2021
President Moon Decides Against Olympic Visit to Japan
By Mitch Shin
After a Japanese senior diplomat’s lewd comment about Moon was reported, South Korea decided to stop negotiating with Japan over a presidential summit in Tokyo.
July 14, 2021
Can a 36-Year-Old Leader Transform South Korea’s Conservative Party?
By Mitch Shin
Lee Jun-seok’s fate will hinge on the PPP’s performance in the presidential election.
July 09, 2021
South Korea’s Intelligence Agency Confirms North Korean Cyberattacks
By Mitch Shin
An NIS briefing contained new information on North Korea’s cyberattacks, as well as political developments.
June 30, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s Comments Reflect Growing Fear Over North Korea’s Food Crisis
By Mitch Shin
The COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-led economic sanctions have pushed the North toward an economic catastrophe.
June 24, 2021
What Is North Korea Trying to Tell the US?
By Mitch Shin
Pyongyang and Washington have shown different interpretations of Kim Jong Un’s latest remarks about possible talks with the Biden administration.
June 15, 2021
Moon’s Last Chance on North Korea
By Mitch Shin
In his final months in office, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has few options for pursuing better relations with the North.
June 14, 2021
South Korean Female Sergeant’s Death Highlight Military’s Problem With Sexual Assault
By Mitch Shin
The Ministry of National Defense promised a thorough investigation into the case, but critics say it’s too little, too late.
June 02, 2021
South Korea Erupts in Outrage Over Tokyo Olympics Map
By Mitch Shin
The South Korean government and activists alike expressed deep regret toward a map marking disputed islets as Japanese territory.
May 11, 2021
North Korea Leaves Room to Renew Dialogue with the US
By Mitch Shin
According to local news reports, after being ignored for months Washington finally got through to Pyongyang to explain U.S. policy.
May 04, 2021
Kim Yo Jong Slams Seoul After Anti-North Korea Leaflets Launched
By Mitch Shin
After an activist launched leaflets to the North last week, Pyongyang immediately responded with harsh warnings.
May 03, 2021
North Korea Warns US on Biden Administration’s New Policy
By Mitch Shin
As the White House unveiled its new policy toward the North, Pyongyang denounced the policy for reflecting the “outdated” perspective of the Cold War.
April 30, 2021
Defying Government Ban, Activist Says He Sent Leaflets to North Korea
By Mitch Shin
If his claim is confirmed, Park Sang-hak would be the first known person to violate a new law banning people from sending leaflets to North Korea.