The author is a Research Fellow at the Yonsei Institute for Sinology in Seoul, South Korea. He previously worked for the National Assembly Research Service in Seoul, investigating the U.S.-Korea alliance. His work has been published by the Council on Foreign Relations. Ben holds a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Stanford University, with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. He is a U.S. citizen.
The author is a Research Fellow at the Yonsei Institute for Sinology in Seoul, South Korea. He previously worked for the National Assembly Research Service in Seoul, investigating the U.S.-Korea alliance. His work has been published by the Council on Foreign Relations. Ben holds a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Stanford University, with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. He is a U.S. citizen.
The author is a Research Fellow at the Yonsei Institute for Sinology in Seoul, South Korea. He previously worked for the National Assembly Research Service in Seoul, investigating the U.S.-Korea alliance. His work has been published by the Council on Foreign Relations. Ben holds a Bachelor's in International Relations from Stanford University, with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. He is a U.S. citizen.
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