Robert YORK is Director for Regional Affairs at Pacific Forum. In 2023 he earned his Ph.D. in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he previously received his master’s degree in Asian studies. He is responsible for editing Pacific Forum publications, including the weekly PacNet series, the triannual Comparative Connections e-journal, and the in-depth Issues & Insights series. He also oversees Pacific Forum fellowships and internship programs, as well as counter-disinformation and media training. Prior to joining Pacific Forum, Rob worked as a production editor at The South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Robert regularly contributes commentary on inter-Korean and Indo-Pacific affairs to NK News, The South China Morning Post, The American Conservative, China Review International, and The Journal of American-East Asian Relations, as well as conducting numerous interviews in various media outlets.