Background

WEB Sue Mi Terry: A Korean-American International Relations Scholar

Background

WEB Sue Mi Terry (born c. 1972) is a Korean-American international relations scholar and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. She is a North Korea expert and has been accused of acting as an agent for the South Korean government.

Career

Terry worked for the US government from 2001 to 2011. During this time, she passed on confidential information to the South Korean government and lobbied for its interests. In 2019, she was indicted on charges of acting as an agent for a foreign government.

Accusations and Indictment

Terry was accused of helping South Korea in exchange for cash, luxury bags, fancy meals, and expensive clothes. She was indicted in 2019 on charges of acting as an agent for a foreign government. The indictment alleges that Terry passed on classified information to South Korea and lobbied for its interests.

Current Status and Aftermath

Terry has denied the charges and is currently awaiting trial. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison. The case has raised concerns about foreign influence in the United States and the potential risks to national security.