US EditionLongtime AP journalist Paul Shin, who covered South Korea’s turbulent modern history, dies at 84
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, JUL 9 – Paul Shin reported on South Korea's military dictatorships, economic rise, and North Korea relations, mentoring journalists and contributing to Pulitzer-winning investigations, AP said.
- Paul Shin, a longtime Associated Press journalist known for covering South Korea’s modern history, died at age 84 on Tuesday in Seongnam city.
- Shin’s nearly 20-year AP career followed earlier reporting since 1965 and involved reporting during South Korea's authoritarian rule and global transformations.
- He reported major events like the 1988 Seoul Olympics, tense relations with North Korea, and was part of a Pulitzer-winning team investigating a 1950 massacre of refugees by U.S. troops.
- Shin recalled that local media often self-censored sensitive stories, allowing him to scoop news, while his son said Shin emphasized sharing South Korea’s reality globally for future journalists.
- His death prompted funeral services in Seoul and leaves a legacy of dedication to truthful reporting and mentoring journalists after retiring in 2003.
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Paul Shin: A Legacy in South Korean Journalism
Paul Shin, a veteran journalist who covered South Korea's crucial events for The Associated Press and other outlets, has died at 84. He was renowned for his investigative reporting, especially on historical conflicts like the Korean War. Shin influenced future journalists through his mentorship at Yonhap news agency.
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Longtime AP journalist Paul Shin, who covered South Korea's turbulent modern history, dies at 84
Paul Shin, whose decadeslong career in journalism, including nearly 20 years with The Associated Press, placed him at the heart of South Korea’s most turbulent and transformative moments since the 1960s, has died.
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