Joseph Y. Yun
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| Joseph Yun | |
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| United States Ambassador to Malaysia | |
| Assumed office October 2, 2013 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy | Edgard D. Kagan[1] |
| Preceded by | Paul W. Jones |
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| Born | 1954 (age 69–70) |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics University of Wales |
Joseph Yousang Yun is a U.S. diplomat and current United States Ambassador to Malaysia. Yun was nominated by President Barack Obama on July 23, 2013 and confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2013.[2][3]
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 Korea, Thailand, France, Indonesia and Hong Kong.[2]
Diplomatic career
Born in South Korea, Yun joined the United States Foreign Service in 1985. He is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor. Before joining the Foreign Service, Ambassador Yun was a senior economist for Data Resources, Inc., in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ambassador Yun holds degrees from both the London School of Economics and the University of Wales.[4] He is married to Dr. Melanie Billings-Yun. They have one son.[2]
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| Preceded by | United States Ambassador to Malaysia 2013–present |
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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State document "About Joseph Y. Yun".
