BY Benjamin ClarkJuly 19, 2024
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 | July 19, 2024
7 months ago

Ex-White House Specialist Charged As Unofficial South Korea Representative

Sue Mi Terry, once a CIA and White House expert, faces serious legal accusations in a Manhattan federal court.

According to NBC News, Former White House official Sue Mi Terry was accused of acting as a South Korean agent by promoting their policies and sharing confidential U.S. government information with South Korean intelligence officers.

Terry, a well-regarded specialist on North Korean and East Asian affairs during her tenure with the CIA and National Security Council, found herself embroiled in a decade-long scheme starting in 2013.

Originally recognized for her diligent governmental service, Terry's career took a shadowy turn as she began engaging with South Korean intelligence.

Despite receiving a warning from the FBI in 2014 to halt her unauthorized information sharing, Terry continued her activities until 2023, involving high-level policy advocacy and communication channels between South Korean and American officials.

Her role expanded to influencing U.S. policy on East Asia in ways that seemed more aligned with South Korean interests than American priorities.

Lavish Lifestyle and Illicit Exchanges

The indictment details that Terry received numerous high-end gifts—including luxury brands like Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, and a Dolce & Gabbana coat—as rewards for her clandestine services.

Additionally, plush dinners and substantial sums amounting to over $37,000 were provided to support a policy program under her guidance.

Surveillance videos placed Terry at luxury shopping locations in 2019 and 2021, where she was filmed accepting expensive items paid for by South Korean agents. This tangible evidence plays a critical role in the allegations against her.

Court documents suggest that these exchanges were not mere gifts but part of a calculated effort to exploit Terry’s position and access within the U.S. government.

A Shift in Career and Repercussions

Aside from her covert activities, Terry maintained an active public profile as a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, continuing her work as an expert on East Asian policies. In this capacity, she penned several opinion pieces for South Korean news outlets, for which she was also compensated.

However, following the indictment, the Council on Foreign Relations decided to place her on unpaid leave until further notice—an action reflecting the gravity of the charges against her.

One of the pivotal moments in the investigation came during a 2023 interview with the FBI, during which Terry candidly acknowledged her role as a "source" for South Korean intelligence. This added a complex layer to her legal defense and potential culpability.

Legal Defense and Public Statements

Meanwhile, Terry's legal team, led by Lee Wolosky, disputes the severity and intent behind the allegations. Wolosky argues that the charges "distort the work of a scholar and news analyst," insisting on her history of critical perspectives toward the South Korean government during the purported period of collusion.

"These allegations are unfounded,” Wolosky stated, emphasizing that Terry's criticisms of South Korea during this time contradict the narrative put forth by prosecutors. They believe that once all facts are presented, it will demonstrate a significant misunderstanding by the government.

Wolosky’s arguments highlight the complexities of disentangling national loyalty from global intelligence interactions, especially in cases involving seasoned diplomats and governmental experts.

Implications for U.S.-South Korea Relations

The charges brought under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which mandates individuals to declare any lobbying or consulting work conducted on behalf of foreign governments, reflect an ongoing effort to maintain transparency and accountability within governmental circles.

The implications extend beyond Terry's legal troubles and reverberate through the diplomatic corridors between Washington and Seoul, possibly straining an important international alliance.

In conclusion, Sue Mi Terry, once a respected intelligence analyst and advisor, now faces charges that allege she capitalized on her position to benefit South Korea in unauthorized ways. The gifts, financial benefits, and public implications of these charges highlight conflicts that can arise from dual loyalties in the shadowy world of international politics and intelligence.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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