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Korean American State Senator reverses his decision to resign

January 13, 2014

Cites misunderstanding with his attorney in preparing earlier statement

State Senator Shin will not step down after all. (Korea Times file)

State Senator Shin will not step down after all. (Korea Times file)

Paull Shin, a Korean American Washington State senator diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, has changed his mind about immediately stepping down.

Shin, 78, had issued a statement Tuesday saying that he will no longer be able to “represent (his) constituents in the manner they deserve” on account of his recent diagnosis, but reportedly told people in his church that he intends to finish out his term, which will conclude at the end of this year.

He also confirmed his decision reversal in a phone interview with the Korea Times.

He explained that he had an attorney prepare the earlier statement and that there was a misunderstanding.