Education
University of Wales; London School of Economics.
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Joseph Yousang Yun
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Yun was nominated by President Barack Obama on July 23, 2013 and confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2013. Prior to his assignment in Malaysia, Yun served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs as well as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. His overseas postings include the Republic of of Korea, Thailand, France, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
Born in South of Korea, Yun joined the United States Foreign Service in 1985.
Before joining the Foreign Service, Ambassador Yun was a senior economist for Data Resources, Incorporated., in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ambassador Yun holds degrees from both the London School of Economics and the University of Wales.
They have one son.
Membership
He is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor.
