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I am a correspondent for UPI currently based in Seoul, South Korea, covering politics and news on the Korean peninsula. I also cover breaking news, geopolitics, business, environmental and human rights issues across Northeast and Southeast Asia. I was previously an Asia correspondent for USA Today and my work has also appeared in TIME, The Atlantic, The Times (UK), AP, Marketwatch and several other outlets. I also provide photos for publication and began shooting/producing video packages in 2016. I have done live phone for radio & Skype for TV for BBC World Service Radio & CNN International.
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Opinion piece on Vietnam's development timed during President Obama's visit.
Article, photos and self-produced video reporting from Nepal on the one-year anniversary of the massive 2015 earthquake.
Article & photos from Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife reserve in Thailand on efforts to protect tiger population.
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