DECEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER — Paul H.B. Shin

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PAUL H.B. SHIN's NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2016

Welcome to the December issue. Here's an update of events, media appearances and general musings for the well-informed citizen of the world. Happy holidays to everyone!

SHAMELESS PLUG: HALF LIFE IS THE ANSWER TO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DILEMMA

And now for some shameless merchandising, a la Spaceballs.

All kidding aside, if you're looking for a gift for that hard-to-buy-gifts-for person, don't forget Half Life -- especially those thoughtful people in your life who are into spy thrillers in the tradition of John le Carre or Graham Greene. Click below to shop online -- and don't forget to leave it a review. It really helps promote the book.

INTERESTING STUFF GOING ON AROUND THE WORLD

The United Nations Security Council voted on Nov. 30 to adopt new sanctions against North Korea after months of deliberations on how to respond to the country's latest nuclear test in early September.

Among the less talked about aspects of the sanctions: Targeting North Korea's “use of its diplomats to funnel in financial resources to fund its nefarious programs,” according to U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power.

It's one of the sub-plots that I deal with in Half Life.

The U.N. resolution was unusual in that it also threatens to suspend some or all of North Korea's rights at the U.N. if it continues to defy its obligations.

IN THE MEDIA

Thanks to The Korea Times for this profile of me and Half Life.

In my ongoing effort to be a radio star, I had interviews with WOCA radio in Ocala, Florida, WYRQ in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and KOPN in Columbia, Missouri. Thanks to all of them for having me on to talk about Half Life. Keep an eye on my Facebook page for upcoming interviews. Here's my interview with WOCA (audio on YouTube).

Paul Shin