Sue Mi Terry, left, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, is seen with two officials of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), who were identified as NIS Handler- 2 and 3, respectively, at an upscale Greek restaurant in Manhattan in this surveillance footage presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Yonhap Korean community in US wary of allegations against Sue Mi Terry By Kang Hyun-kyung This is the first in a two-part article series about Sue Mi Terry indictment and its impact on South Korea’s intelligence community — ED. By Kang Hyun-kyung The dramatic rise and fall of Sue Mi Terry, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, could easily serve as fodder for a spy novel.
Terry, born and raised in Seoul until the age of 12, was once heralded as a model immigrant and a source of inspiration for ambitious Korean Americans, owing to her successful career trajectory. After earning a doctoral degree in international relations from Tufts University, she secured coveted positions in government, beginning as a senior analyst on Korean issues at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). She later served as director for Korea, Japan, and Oceanic Affairs at the National Security Council from 2008 to 2009.
Following her government roles, the now 54-year-old Terry has worked with prestigious think tanks in Washington, D.C., and New York, specializing in Korean affairs.
Over time, she has emerged as one of the most sought-after experts on North Korea. He.