Chae-Hyun Shin Explained

Chae-Hyun Shin is a South Korean diplomat who served as the ambassador of South Korea to Austria and, from 2021 to 2022, as chair of the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.[1] [2] [3]

Shin has also served as director-general for North Korean Nuclear Affairs in the Office of Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, as presidential secretary for foreign policy at the ROK's national security office, and as Korean consul general posted to the United States. As of 2023, he is head of international relations for the city of Busan.[2] [4]

Shin majored in communication at Seoul National University and received a master's degree in international relations from the University of Cambridge.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IAEA Board of Governors Elects New Chairperson for 2021-2022 . IAEA Office of Public Information and Communication . 27 September 2021 . International Atomic Energy Agency . 16 March 2024.
  2. News: Seung-woo . Kang . Ex-diplomat named Busan's ambassador for international relations . 15 March 2024 . . 6 July 2022.
  3. News: Meet the New Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Austria: H.E. Mr. Shin Chae-hyun . 14 April 2024 . Vienna International News . 18 July 2019.
  4. News: Wyoming Korean War Vets Honored . 14 April 2024 . . 30 June 2016.