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inter-Korean summit 2007

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Duration: 6:50
Updated: 07 Feb 2010

brief information about inter-Korean summit in 2007, the 2nd meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea.

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North Korea Reveals Secret Inter-Korean Talks [In Focus]

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Duration: 26:15
Updated: 08 Jun 2011

[In Focus] #682 North Korea Reveals Secret Inter-Korean Talks (남북 비밀접촉 공개) Newsreel Kim Jong Il returned to North Korea from his 8 day long China visit on the morning of the 27th. At the summit with Chinese President Hu Jin Tao, the two leaders reportedly discussed bilateral issues such as economic cooperation as well as Korean peninsula issues such as the North Korean nuclear program. However, on the 30th, right after Kim's return, the North Korean National Defense Commission released a statement which riled the nerves of its Southern counterpart. According to the statement, the two Koreas held a secret meeting in Beijing. During the meeting, South Korea suggested 3 inter-Korean summits, one in late June in Panmujeom, another in late August in Pyeongyang, and the final in Seoul next march. Pyeongyang not only rejected the suggestions, it said that it will no longer engage with the South Korean government, blocking off the communication lines at the East Sea and Mt. Geumgang.What could be the motivations behind North Korea's sudden act of provocation? And how should the South Korean government now respond toward its unruly behaviour? Let's discuss these questions and more in today's episode. Discussion 1. Background behind secret Inter-Korean talks in Beijing 2. North Korea's motivations for disclosure 3. South Korean stance towards North Korea's sudden action 4. Responses from the United States and China 5. Possibility of further North Korean provocations 6. Future course of North Korean action 7. Outlook for Inter-Korean summit 8. South Korea's solutions for the problem

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South Korean President Hopeful for Inter-Korea Summit

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Duration: 1:40
Updated: 01 Feb 2011

For more news visit ☛http://english.ntdtv.com Talks between North and South Korea could soon be held. If the meeting goes through on Feburary 11th, the two countries will talk about the communist state's nuclear ambitions, and recent attacks on South Korea. On Tuesday South Korean president Lee Myung-bak said a leaders summit with rival North Korea is possible. He has high hopes for their first talks in months. President Lee says he expects the North will stop staging hostile acts to raise tensions, and then seek dialogue with the South to win concessions. [Lee Myung-bak, South Korean President]: "I believe this is a good opportunity for the North, that it is engaging in dialogue with the South at this point." Seoul suggests preliminary military talks take place at the Panmunjom truce village on February 11th. The two Koreas have agreed to discuss the shelling of the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong in November and the sinking of a South Korean navy ship in March that Seoul blames on Pyongyang. The talks are meant to set the agenda for a more senior meeting, possibly at the ministerial level. The South also wants talks to gauge Pyongyang's sincerity about denuclearization. The North has yet to respond to that proposal. Five years ago North Korea said it had nuclear weapons and conducted nuclear tests in October 2006 and again in May 2009. Lee cut off a decade of unconditional aid to the North when he took office in 2008, demanding the North end its nuclear programs if it wanted Seoul to get back to commercial exchange and giving aid.

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KCTV (Korean Reunification) 4/4

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Duration: 9:42
Updated: 16 Jun 2010

Korean Central Television (조선중앙방송) General Secretary Kim Jong Il and President Kim Dae Jung signed the north-south joint declaration, which reads in full: North-South Joint Declaration True to the noble will of all the fellow countrymen for the peaceful reunification of the country, Chairman Kim Jong Il of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and President Kim Dae Jung of the Republic of Korea had a historic meeting and summit in Pyongyang from June 13 to 15, 2000. The heads of the north and the south, considering that the recent meeting and summit, the first of their kind in history of division, are events of weighty importance in promoting mutual understanding, developing inter-Korean relations and achieving peaceful reunification, declare as follows: 1. The north and the south agreed to solve the question of the country's reunification independently by the concerted efforts of the Korean nation responsible for it. 2. The north and the south, recognizing that a proposal for federation of lower stage advanced by the north side and a proposal for confederation put forth by the south side for the reunification of the country have elements in common, agreed to work for the reunification in this direction in the future. 3. The north and the south agreed to settle humanitarian issues, including exchange of visiting groups of separated families and relatives and the issue of unconverted long-term prisoners, as early as possible on the occasion of August 15 this year. 4. The north and the south agreed to promote the balanced development of the national economy through economic cooperation and build mutual confidence by activating cooperation and exchanges in all fields, social, cultural, sports, public health, environmental and so on. 5. The north and the south agreed to hold dialogues between the authorities as soon as possible to implement the above-mentioned agreed points in the near future. President Kim Dae Jung cordially invited Chairman Kim Jong Il of the DPRK National Defence Commission to visit Seoul and Chairman Kim Jong Il agreed to visit Seoul at an appropriate time in the future. June 15, 2000 Kim Jong Il ChairmanNational Defence Commission Of DPRK Kim Dae Jung President Republic Of Korea

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Reunification - The Birth of a New Era

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Duration: 14:20
Updated: 05 Jan 2013

Anti-communist page closes and a new page opens in south Korea Solidaire, paper of the Workers' Party of Belgium, on June 28 carried an article on the inter-Korean summit talks. It notes: - Pro-north vogue in Seoul In south Korea it becomes a crime to speak favorably for north Korea and national reunification. Ill-disposed propaganda has been conducted against north Korea, but today the south Koreans are renewing their knowledge of north Korea. What is the new vogue in south Korea today? The enthusiasm to know the north has rapidly grown higher. Publications on the north have become bestsellers, while restaurants specializing in north Korean food are packed to capacity. TVs screen north Korean films continuously. One and half years ago, south Koreans began to tour Mt. Kumgang in the north. The number reaches 250,000. Lee Sang-chol, a resident in Seoul, said; "We have already forgotten the past. We would no longer regard the north as enemy." Youngsters in the south are fascinated by the way of life of north Korean young people. The word of 'north syndrome' is being circulated at middle schools. It has become a fashion among some students to salute as the north Korean communist children's union members do. Students of ten universities in the south hoisted north Korean flags at their campuses as a token of welcome to the inter-Korean summit and unified flag to demonstrate oneness of the south and north. Pasted here and there are posters reading, "Let's have a correct knowledge of north Korea" and "Let's know respected Marshal Kim Jong Il". Students conduct such actions in defiance of threat. In south Korea there is an evil law named "National Security Law", according to which, those who speak well of the north and reunification and who hoist the north Korean flag are to receive criminal punishment. - Red carpet and etiquette Leader Kim Jong Il greeted President Kim Dae-jung at Pyongyang airport on June 13. He warmly shook hands with President Kim. Reporting this, the pressdom of south Korea described it as a phenomenon unprecedented in the north's etiquette history. They noted it was first that the Chairman of the National Defense Commission personally greeted a head of state at the airport. It is a traditional etiquette in Korea to pay respects to a senior. Respected Marshal Kim Jong Il opened the door of limousine for 75-year-old President Kim and waited until he seated himself comfortably. Millions of south Koreans were in an ecstasy to see this scene. Seeing the scene on TV, Lee Sook-kyong (53) clapped hands and said, "We have been entirely in the dark about such aspect of Chairman Kim Jong Il. His image is quite different from what we have imagined." - 600,000-odd people line on streets in festive clothes The procession left the airport and ran 16 kilometers to arrive at Pyongyang. More than 600,000 Pyongyangites greeted the southern delegation along streets, shouting, "Kim Jong Il" and "Hurrah". They waved red and pink flowers to welcome the delegation. Kim Dae-jung was moved very much. Upon arriving at the guesthouse for foreign heads of state, he said to Chairman Kim Jong Il, "I am surprised and happy that so many people have turned out to welcome us. I deem it a boundless honor. I sincerely thank Chairman Kim Jong Il and Pyongyang citizens." Chairman Kim Jong Il said in the following effect: Two days ago we informed through radio that we would pass the streets. Women came out in the traditional ethnic costumes. June 13 will be recorded in history as an important day.

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Korea Summit Live 10 17 11

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Duration: 1:56
Updated: 18 Oct 2011

ANCR: An amazing piece of international history is happening in Athens as we speak. Representatives of the United States, South Korea, and North Korea are taking part in an informal peace talks. Newsource reporter Brett Johnson joins us live in the newsroom. So Brett, these are real peace talks? Well not exactly, Chelsea. The goal is that these closed door talks will re-build the strained relationships enough to set the stage for an official peace talks soon. The opening of the talks was really impressive to see. Members of each side spoke a little as to where their side is coming from. The most moving speaker was the event's catalyst and organizer. He spoke to why he talks between North and South Korea are difficult. He said the two Koreas are very different but also uniquly similar. Han: Here it's very hard to distinguish people from North Korea and South Korea. They are the same! Why do we have to fight? Ambassador Ri from North Korea offered his reason for why things are tense right now through a translator. Ri's translator: for the past 3 years the conservative regime of South Korea turned a blind eye to the inter-Korean joint declaration. I spoke with American delegate Leon Sigal about the US role in these talks. Sigal: Some of us will try to facilitate the interactions between the north and south. Talks for talks sake are nice but what really needs to happen here is negotiation and that means give and take. The talks will continue through Wednesday night. Thursday morning at the event's closing ceremony, the hope is that there will be some progress to report ANCR: Ok, Brett. So what does it mean that the talks are informal? It means the sessions are closed to allow everyone in the room to be honest. It also means that there is no official bargaining going on. The thinking behind it is that if the talks are informal it should break through a lot of the political tension because openly these governments are not on the best of terms.

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Tension Increases Between North and South Korea

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Duration: 5:33
Updated: 21 Feb 2011

Follow us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/cnforbiddennews Become a Fan on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/g1SJNo North and South Koreas held a talk at DMZ on Feb. 8. This is the 1st talk since North Korean shelling on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, in Nov 2010. President Lee Myung-bak said, if N. Korea is sincere an inter-Korean summit could be held. Sino-Japan Diaoyu Island dispute is also easing. However, the dispute over the Four Northern Islands between Russia and Japan has again escalated. The events of Cheonan warship sinking and N. Korean shelling on Yeonpyeong island last year sparked high levels of tension on the Korean peninsula. South Korea held 48 large-scale military exercises in 2010, alongside the U.S. aircraft carriers. Since the beginning of 2011, N. Korea expressed its willingness to quickly eliminate confrontation and restore dialogue. North, South Korea and the U.S. all lowered their combat readiness levels. President Lee Myung-bak said, he believed peace on Korean Peninsula could be achieved in 2011. He said on Dec. 29, 2010 that denuclearization of the Peninsula could only be resolved by the 6-party talks. After the Sino-U.S. summit, President Obama and Hu Jintao issued a joint statement on Jan. 19, expressing for the first time concerns about N. Korean concentrated uranium issues and supporting an inter-Korean dialogue. Prof. Cai Jian, an expert on Korea at Fudan University: Many believe that China and the U.S. are behind North and South Koreas, so whether the two Koreas can improve their relationship depends on whether China and the U.S. would agree on the issue. Both China and the U.S. stressed the denuclearization on Korean Peninsula, which is welcomed by the South. Shi Yinhong, professor of international relationship at the People's University said, this is the 1st time since 2009 that China indirectly criticized North Korea. After the Sino-US summit, N. Korea proposed to hold a defense minister meeting. S. Korea accepted the move, but request N. Korea to show sincerity and apologize. On Feb. 8, North and South Koreas held a colonel-level military talk at DMZ, discussing higher level military meetings and scheduling. In April 2009, the UN Security Council denounced N. Korea for launching rockets. The North responded by quitting the 6-party talk, restarting the nuclear facility, and expelling the UN nuclear weapon inspectors. Soon after, N. Korea carried out its 2nd nuclear test. In Nov 2010, N. Korea showed the visiting U.S. scientist Siegfried Hecker a facility of 2000 centrifuges for uranium concentration. On Jan. 28, a UN report showed that North Korea possessed more advanced uranium concentration technologies than Iran. Huang Yingjing, ex-consul on Korean affairs in U.S. Dept. of State, believes, current diplomatic efforts are likely to result in the restoration of the 6-part talk. He pointed out, this does not mean the talk aiming at denuclearization can make a major progress, but it is a way for all parties to ease tensions. This is the lowest-cost approach to most countries. Prof. Jin Rongyong, at Taiwan's National Chengchi Univ.: If N. Korea does not obtain any financial support and food supplies from western countries and S. Korea, it would be difficult to survive. So, sooner or later, it will come back to the talk. Currently, North Korea is experiencing the longest cold weather since 1945. Food shortages are the most severe in recent years. It is in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. According to UNICEF's recent report, 32% of infants suffer from ateleiosis due to malnutrition. 83% of the population relies on underground economy. China and Japan will restart the deputy foreign minister-level strategic dialogue in Tokyo in late Feb. Its aim is to discuss measures preventing future ship collisions and repair bilateral relations. However, in his speech in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, Japanese Foreign Minister Maehara said, Japan's claim of Diaoyu Islands remains unchanged. Taiwan Presidential Office reiterated on Jan. 11, Diaoyu Islands are the territory of Republic of China. NTD reporter Li Yuanhan 其他推荐: 《神韵》2011世界巡演新亮点 http://www.ShenYunPerformingArts.org/ 《九评共产党》全球多语种文本下载 http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/4/12/13/... 达拉斯艺术名流盛赞神韵 http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/gb/2010/12/2...

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TEDxSeoul - Yeo-joon Yoon - Politics

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Duration: 19:49
Updated: 21 Dec 2010

Yeo-joon Yoon is a seasoned politician whose life path walks parallel with modern Korean history. His professional experience, which starts from 1966, pans media, public service and politics. He had never dreamed of himself as a politician, but when life, and more importantly, Korea, asked him to be one, he welcomed the opportunity. He occupied a number of public posts, including the Blue House Office of the Press Secretary, the Minister of Environment, and South Korean representative for Inter-Korean Summit. As a member of the Grand National Party (a.k.a., "Hannara"), he has served in major leadership roles such as President of Youido Institute, and the Chairperson of the Election Planning Committee. Yeo-joon has become known for his political tactics, and is often dubbed "strategist" and "Zhege Liang". Nonetheless, deep down, he feels that politics needs to empathize with the grass roots and therefore, he wishes to earn the moniker "common sense" and "integrity." Since 2004, he has left politics and is dedicated to giving back to society what he has received. He is currently an active volunteer for the Peace Foundation, Korea Local Development Institute, and Hapcheon Peace House for second-generation atomic bomb victims. What is TEDx? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self- organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. More information is at http://www.ted.com and http://www.ted.com/tedx

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North Korea Claims Self-Defense Against U.S. KIM Jong Un Barack Obama Japan Abe

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Duration: 2:22
Updated: 14 Feb 2013

North Korea Claims Self-Defense Against U.S. Pyongyang Says Nuclear Test Came in Response to Foreign Pressures, Threatens More Action; South Issues Stern Response Article Interactive Graphics Comments (2) South Koreans brandish pictures of North Korean leader Kim Jong Eun at a protest in Seoul Wednesday against Pyongyang's latest nuclear test. SEOUL—North Korea on Wednesday portrayed its test of a nuclear explosion a day earlier as an act of self-defense against the U.S. and vowed more if the U.S. and other countries don't ease their pressure on the authoritarian regime. A few hours later, South Korea's incoming leader flatly rejected Pyongyang's statements, the first time she has taken the lead on responding to the North and signaling the pivotal role she will likely play in shaping the international response to the North's latest provocation. Pyongyang's Nuclear Program Milestones in North Korean nuclear-weapons development. View Interactive Amid an announcement of several cabinet appointments, Ms. Park, who will take office on Feb. 25, made her most expansive remarks about North Korea since her December election. She reiterated a campaign pledge to initiate what she has called a "trust-building" exercise with Pyongyang, but added that the North's regime will have to do its part. "If North Korea pours cold water on the idea, they should recognize that we cannot carry out our trust process then," she said. Analysts say the U.S. is likely to stick close to Ms. Park's direction and to be reassured by her stern tone toward the North since the nuclear test this week. "Washington will work hard to ensure that there is no daylight with the Park administration, something that might have been a challenge had North Korea been more open to a softer approach from the South, but which now seems highly unlikely," said Gordon Flake, executive director of the Mansfield Foundation and specialist in U.S. relations with the Koreas and Japan. Ms. Park tapped veteran diplomat Yun Byung-se as the country's foreign minister. Mr. Yun served as chief security adviser to President Roh Moo-hyun from 2006 to 2008, helped orchestrate the second inter-Korean summit in 2007, and has advised Ms. Park in recent years. She chose a former deputy commander of the combined South Korea-U.S. forces, retired Gen. Kim Byung-kwan, as the country's next defense minister. Mr. Kim told local media, "Our priority will be to prepare for a possible new provocation from the North in the wake of its third nuclear test." In statements issued by its Foreign Ministry and state news agency, North Korea said Tuesday's explosion—its third and largest in a slow, but steady, quest to build weapons of mass destruction—was justified and didn't merit more penalties from the international community. "No one has the right to take issue with it as it is the legitimate step for self-defense in full conformity with the U.N. Charter," the Korean Central News Agency said in a commentary. The Foreign Ministry said that if the U.S. doesn't "open a phase of détente and stability" with North Korea, then Pyongyang will take a series of steps that ultimately lead to a "do-or-die battle" and "great revolutionary event for national reunification," a phrase seen as code for an invasion of South Korea. North Korea said it didn't need to test its nuclear capability, which it called "strong enough to make a precision strike," but did so to protest the penalties imposed by the U.N. Security Council last month after it launched a rocket into space—violating a ban on missile-related technology. It has repeatedly blamed Washington and Seoul for leading other nations to impose the penalties. Before its 2006 and 2009 nuclear tests, Pyongyang undertook a similar pattern of launching long-range missiles, then using subsequent penalties from the Security Council as justification for exploding a nuclear device. President Barack Obama spoke to Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday about North Korea's nuclear test and reaffirmed U.S. commitments to Japan's security, the White House said in a statement. "They pledged to work closely together to seek significant action at the United Nations Security Council and to cooperate on measures aimed at impeding North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs," the White House said in a statement. "President Obama reaffirmed that the United States remains steadfast in its defense commitments to Japan, including the extended deterrence offered by the U.S. nuclear umbrella." Obama told Abe he looked forward to in-depth discussions with him during his visit to Washington later this month, the White House said. Japan,Abe,Barack,Obama,President,Nuclear,tests,third,Korea,North,South,Kim Jong Un,Kim,Jong,Un,galah,parrot,cockatoo,rose breasted,rose,breasted

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Inter-Korean talks to resume, Pyongyang agrees to accept Seoul's aid

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Duration: 2:51
Updated: 12 Sep 2012

South Korea unexpectingly offered North Korea flood aid with "no-strings-attached." After a week of silence, Pyongyang agreed to consult with Seoul on the specificity of the aid. Follow our Facebook on: https://www.facebook.com/presstvchannel Follow our Twitter on: http://twitter.com/presstv

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KCTV (Korean Reunification) 1/4

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Duration: 8:30
Updated: 15 Jun 2010

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Ban Ki-moon's 2nd Term [In Focus]

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Duration: 26:41
Updated: 27 Jun 2011

[In Focus] Ban Ki-moon's 2nd Term (반총장 연임의 의미와 과제) Newsreel In a proud moment for Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was elected for a second term by unanimous agreement from the general assembly. When the agenda for the reelection of Secretary-General Ban was announced, the 192 member states expressed their support with a round of applause. The first Korean UN chief received recognition for his Asian leadership, being elected to a second term with unanimous support from the international community. Ban is the 8th Secretary-General of the UN whose first five year term will end this December. His second term will begin next year on January 1st and end in 2016. What are the challenges facing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his second term? There are still continuing challenges from his 1st term, such as improving women's rights, sustainable development, achieving a world without nuclear weapons and combating disease. There are also challenges from within the organization, such as improving the efficiency and transparency of the UN secretariat and increasing the powers of the general assembly. Ban Ki Moon has been praised for his quiet manner and diligence. Let's learn more about the significance of his re-election and the challenges that he faces. Discussion 1. As you know, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was re-elected successfully under unanimous agreement. Could you tell us some of the background leading to his re-election? 2. Secretary-General Ban was the only nominee, does this mean that the evaluations of him were positive on the whole? Were there any opposition? 3. The Secretary-General is the head of the world's government, so to speak with 192 member states. What are his most important duties? 4, What was Sec-Gen Ban's greatest achievement during his first term? How successful were the projects of his first term? 5. Sec-Gen Ban gained recognition for his low-key and hardworking style. However, it's also true that he is not without his detractors. What were some of the major criticisms he received in his first term? How should he improve? 6. The focus of Ban's 2nd term will be Peace, Security, Development and Human rights. Which area do you think he should be focusing on the most? 7. The UN is a supernational organization which aims for neutrality, however, the reelection of Ban still holds great meaning for Korea, doesn't it? 8. We are also looking forward to Secretary-General Ban's mediating role in the North Korean denuclearization. Ban himself has expressed the will to visit Pyeongyang and mediate for an inter-Korean summit. Will his re-election affect inter-Korean relations? 9. After re-election, Sec-Gen Ban also emphasized the role of Korea in the global community. What are your thoughts on this? 10. With Sec-Gen Ban's 2nd term being confirmed, what do you think he will do next? 11. Any final words of advice?

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Korean leaders close summit talks 03 Sep 07

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Duration: 2:07
Updated: 22 Nov 2012

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Kim Jong-un Full Powered v.s. Three Parties' Talks

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Duration: 4:21
Updated: 28 Dec 2011

Follow us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/cnforbiddennews Like us on FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/chinaforbiddennews North Korea's official media alleges, the late Kim Jong Il's son, Kim Jong-un, has been invested with full authority. Media calls Kim Jong-un the army's "supreme commander". Kim Jong-un recently met with a team led by South Korea's former first lady and the chairwoman of Hyundai Group, who offered their condolences on Kim Jong Il's death. Meanwhile, in the South Korea -China strategic dialogue and in the talks between Japan's prime minister and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) President, all parties seemed willing to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. On December 26, 2 mourning groups led by South Korea's former first lady, Lee Hee-Ho, and Hyundai Group's chairwoman, Hyun Jung-eun, visited Pyongyang, paying their condolences on the death of Kim Jong Il. The group received greetings from Kim Jong-un and the Kim familiy members; meeting for the first time. Lee Hee-Ho's late husband, former South Korean President, Kim Dae-jung, formed the Sunshine Policy to North Korea. Hyun Jung-eun's late husband, Chung Mong-Hun, provided funds to support the first inter-Korean summit held in 2002, the developments of Kaesong Industrial Park and tourist attractions in North Korea's Mount Kumgang. North Korea's Korean Central News Agency said Jong-un showed "deep gratitude" towards the South Korean groups. According to South Korea's Chosun Ilbo, North Korea had expressed the highest courtesy to South Korean delegations. Lee Hee-Ho expressed his wishes for national unity, hoping the visit will help promote North-South relations. Seoul's Korea University professor, Kim Sung-han, says, North-South relations may return to the Sunshine Policy era, according to Kim Jong-un. Korea Joongang Daily reports that, after Kim Jong Il's death, North Korean media emphasized economic reconstruction, showing sharp contrast in its tone from the time of Kim Il Sung's death 17 years ago. The Voice of Germany says, the hereditary transition of power within the Kim family looks increasingly secured. December 24—Korean Workers Party's Labor News called Jong-un the army's "supreme commander", for the first time, On December 26, the newspaper first used the term, "the Party Central Committee headed by Kim Jong-un", saying that, from the following day of Kim Jong-il's death, Jong-un had been in charge of the whole show. The Wall Street Journal states, that North Korea's official media suggested a smooth transition of power. Exclusive news released by Reuters says the military supported Kim Jong-un's succession. Senior research rellow at Seoul National University, Chang Yong-seok, says North Korea has a well-established system for checks and achieving balance, and any attempt to seize power amounts to suicide. Fujimoto says Kim Jong Il had never view his eldest son, Kim Jong-nam, as a candidate for succession. Kim Jong-nam was never invited for formal banquets and was not mentioned at top military official gatherings. [Kenji Fujimoto]: "Jong-un is concerned for the livelihood of North Koreans. He will take a path of Chinese-style reform." When 17 years old, Jong-un said, "Every day we play on the motorboat or ride horses, what are ordinary people doing? Europe and Japan have enough food and commodities; North Korea has nothing. Can we learn from China's policy?" Hong Kong Open magazine executive editor, Tsai Yung-mei, says Jong-un's internal affairs and foreign policies will be gradually adjusted. Tsai Yung-mei: "I think when the new regime takes power, they will adjust former policies, just like in Burma. They might ease the domestic policy, especially after the death of a tough leader." "I guess they will adjust foreign affairs policies, because diplomatic ties under Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il became very nervous and tense, touch and go." I think the new leaders will take some easing steps, not being too leaning towards China, and will hold some détente talks with the West and Korea." December 27—during North Korea's sensitive power shift, the fourth South Korea-China strategic dialogue was held. In Seoul, both sides agreed not to stir up North Korea, since the Peninsula's peace and stability was in their interest. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda held talks with the CCP Chairman,Hu Jintao on December 26. The meeting focused on North Korea; both parties reiterated to peacefully make North Korea return to the Six-Party Talks. And the peace, stability and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula are in the common interest of all parties. NTD reporters Lin Xiuyi, Li Yuanhan and Zhou Tian 《神韵》2011世界巡演新亮点 http://www.ShenYunPerformingArts.org/

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2nd Korea summit: TaeKwanDo into Arirang

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Duration: 1:52
Updated: 30 Sep 2007

2nd Korea summit: TaeKwanDo into Arirang

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북한 Top Stories - Now in North Korea - arirangtv 북한

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Duration: 3:18
Updated: 27 Nov 2009

Seoul to Send First Food Aid to Pyeongyang in 2 Years / Speculation Runs High over Possibility of Inter-Korean Summit / International seminar to file suit against Kim Jong Il in the International Criminal Court / North Korea expresses regrets over Imjin River flood deaths / North Korea shoots five short-range missiles in the East Sea. / 11 North Koreans Defect through East Sea, North Korea requests repatriation /북한

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South Koreans Mourn Former President Kim Dae-jung

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Duration: 1:47
Updated: 24 Aug 2009

South Koreans pay their respects to their former president Kim Dae-jung. North Korea sends a consolation delegation to the funeral. Mourners gather in the grounds of the National Assembly in Seoul. About twenty thousand of them came to mark the death of one of the most important figures in South Korea's recent history. Former President Kim Dae-jung died at the age of 85. He'd been a driving force in the fight to bring democracy to what is now Asia's fourth largest economy. He also brokered a historic summit between the leaders of the two Koreas. [Han Seung-soo, South Korean Prime Minister]: "You opened the path for inter-Korean reconciliation through the first ever South-North Korea Summit. In the year 2000, you received the Nobel Peace Prize." His funeral was attended by international diplomats and politicians including former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Former South Korean Presidents joined Kim's wife in paying their respects. News of his death prompted North Korea to send a consolation delegation south. The envoy met with the current President of South Korea Lee Myung-bak for the first talks since he took power last year. Then North Korea severed all links with the south calling its new leader a "traitor to the state." In the meeting he delivered an undisclosed message from North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. His envoy left before the funeral -- saying he was going with good feelings. North Korea's rare conciliatory move is seen by some as an effort to reduce tension after conducting a nuclear test in May. The communist country was hit with U.N. sanctions for firing missiles, and threatening to attack its capitalist neighbor.

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Press Briefing by DFA Spokesperson Asec Raul Hernandez , 14 Nov 2012

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Duration: 24:26
Updated: 14 Nov 2012

Press Briefing Room, New Executive Bldg., Malacañang, | News Releases below | Audio | http://www.pcoo.gov.ph/pnoy/Press%20Briefing%20DFA,%2014%20Nov%202012.mp3 | Aquino flies to Cambodia Saturday to attend 21st ASEAN Summit President Benigno S. Aquino III will leave for Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday to join other leaders in attending the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and other related summits. During his attendance to the 21st ASEAN Summit, the President will push for increased maritime security and cooperation, migrant workers' protection, human rights, and the review of the ASEAN charter, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. The chief executive will also initiate moves toward a peaceful resolution to the West Philippine Sea dispute. The formal summit will open Sunday and will be followed by the official launch of the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, an Indonesian initiative aimed at ASEAN cooperation and peace and reconciliation. After that, leaders will meet at the plenary session to discuss ASEAN community building, ASEAN charter and the roadmap for the ASEAN community, updates on the 20th ASEAN Summit, master plan on ASEAN connectivity, ASEAN human rights declaration, ASEAN external relations, international and regional developments and other regional matters. The ASEAN leaders will also tackle the appointment of a new ASEAN secretary-general. After those events, President Aquino will participate in the signing of the Phnom Penh statement on the adoption of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration. Representatives from the ASEAN inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights will also attend the signing. The President is also joining the ASEAN leaders in meeting with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC). On Monday, the second day of the summit, President Aquino will join other ASEAN leaders for the 15th ASEAN-Japan Summit, 15th ASEAN-Korea Summit, ASEAN plus three Commemorative Summit, 10th ASEAN-India Summit, 15th ASEAN-China Summit, 4th ASEAN-US Leaders Meeting with US President Barack Obama. On Tuesday, the President will participate in the ASEAN global dialogue together with other ASEAN leaders. The ADB president, the IMF managing director, the UNCTAD secretary-general, the World Bank managing director, and the WTO director-general are expected to talk on the role of multilateral institutions, the ASEAN, and East Asia in addressing the present economic woes. In the 7th East Asia Summit, the last meeting, the ASEAN leaders will meet the leaders Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Russia. They will discuss the review of the East Asia Summit cooperation, the adoption of ASEAN declaration on anti-malarial medicine and regional and international issues. The ASEAN leaders will also attend the official launch of the regional comprehensive economic partnership (RCEP) negotiation together with the leaders of Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, and New Zealand. The RCEP framework establishes an ASEAN-led process for engaging interested ASEAN FTA (free trade agreement) partners and subsequently other external economic partners. The President will join other leaders in attending the closing ceremony of the 21st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Tuesday afternoon. Prime Minister Hun Sen, this year's summit chair, will deliver a closing statement and will lead the symbolic handover of the ASEAN chairmanship to Brunei Darussalam for ASEAN chairmanship in 2013. "ASEAN: One Community, One Destiny" is the summit's theme for this year. PND (as) *** Aquino to push for diplomatic solution to the West Philippine Sea issue during 21st ASEAN Summit President Benigno S. Aquino III will push for the peaceful resolution in the West Philippine Sea hoping that leadership change in China will enhance cooperation with the Philippines and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The President will leave for Cambodia Saturday to attend the 21st ASEAN Summit and other related summits, in which China is also joining as well as the US. C O N T ... http://www.pcoo.gov.ph/archives2012/nov14.htm#Aquino_to_push *** Philippines would welcome US support for resolving West Philippine Sea issue Any US backing calling for the adherence to the rule of law in resolving the West Philippine Sea dispute would be a great help for the Philippine advocacy in resolving the dispute peacefully, a foreign affairs official said on Wednesday. IC O N T ... http://www.pcoo.gov.ph/archives2012/nov14.htm#Philippines_would ***

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North Korea-China Summit [In Focus]

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Duration: 26:38
Updated: 31 May 2011

[In Focus] North Korea-China Summit (북중 정상회담) Newsreel North Korean leader Kim Jong-il made a visit to China on the 20th of May. For most heads of states, travelling to conduct summit diplomacy is a largely unremarkable routine. However, Kim Jong-il's visits to China have always drawn huge media attention. Kim Jong-il has only travelled out of North Korea 8 times- 6 times to China and twice to Russia. However, he has visited China thrice in the span of a year with this recent visit added to those he made last May and August. On the sixth day of his visit, Kim Jong-il held a summit with Chinese President Hu Jintao on May 25th in Beijing. Let's discuss the outcomes of the summit and the likely intentions of Kim Jong-il for visiting China. Discussion 1. Kim Jong-il made yet another surprise visit to China recently. According to Premier Wen Jia Bao, the visit was to discuss economic cooperation between China and North Korea. What are your opinions on this? What do you think Kim's motives were? 2. The most significant event during Kim's China visit was the summit. Could you share with us some of the details of the summit? Do you think these have any significance? 3. Some speculated that Kim Jong-un would accompany his father on this trip. However, he was nowhere to be seen throughout the duration of the trip. What do you think the reason behind this was? 4. Some say that a big deal was probably made between China and North Korea during this summit. What do you think this could be? Also, what were the major issues discussed at the summit? 5. Kim Jong-il has concluded his long trip to China. What were the characteristics and the relevant outcomes of this trip? 6. This trip is part of North Korea's outreach in seeking economic aid, be it from China and the United States. How are the various parties such as the U.S., China and South Korea responding? (Additionally, is there a decoupling between the stances of U.S. and South Korea? What impact would this have?) 7. The trilateral summit between Korea, Japan and China focused on the issue of North Korean denuclearization. and President Hu probably discussed this issue during the summit with Kim Jong Il. Do you think this could affect any attitude change in North Korea? 8. We have discussed the 3 step process towards denuclearization talks. Some say the time is ripe for North Korea to accept this suggestion. Do you think inter-Korean discussions could possibly take place during this year? 9. The situation on the Korean peninsula is developing rapidly. Do you think the recent trilateral summits and Pyeongyang-Beijing summit could affect any change in South Korean policy? What do you think South Korea should do?

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The Second Inter-Korean Denuclearization Talks [In Focus]

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Duration: 26:10
Updated: 29 Sep 2011

[In Focus] #698 The Second Inter-Korean Denuclearization Talks On September 21st, denuclearization talks between South and North Koreas was held in Beijing, China. There had been hopes that the meeting, the second of its kinds following the first in Bali, Indonesia couple of months ago, would serve as a breakthrough in inter-Korean relations. However, despite their three separate meetings on the single day, and over six hours of conversation in total, South Korean nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac and his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong-ho failed to reach an agreement on the terms of re-starting the stalled six-party talks on the North's nuclear programs. Pyongyang acknowledges the importance of inter-Korean talks, but at the same time continues to call for the resumption of the six-party talks with no strings attached. The two Koreas agree that such meetings and talks must continue, but have not been able to reach a common ground on what they want. On today's , we'll take a look at the outcome of the second Inter-Korean Denuclearization Talks, and discuss the future of the Korean Peninsula. 1. Outcome of the Second Inter-Korean Denuclearization Talks 2. Significance of the Inter-Korean Nuclear Discussions 3. Demands Made By South & North Koreas 4. Failure to Reach an Agreement 5. The First Inter-Korean Denuclearizaton Talks 6. State of Inter-Korean Affairs After the First Meeting 7. North Korea's Will to Denuclearize 8. Possibility of North Korea's Denuclearization 9. US-NK Relations Following the Denuclearization Talks 10. Possibility of the Six-Party Talk's Resumption 11. South Korea's Response

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Ship Summit Commercial

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Duration: 1:19
Updated: 08 Sep 2012

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Return to Inter-Korean Dialogue? (이산가족 상봉과 남북 대화 재개 전망) [ In Focus ]

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Duration: 23:47
Updated: 11 Oct 2010

+ Host - Kim Jae-chun (Professor, Sogang Graduate School of International Studies) + Panels - Phillip Park (Professor, Institute of Far Eastern Studies, Kyungnam University) - Brian Myers (Dean, Dept. of International Studies, Dongseo University) + Host - 김재천 (서강대 국제대학원 교수) + Panels - 박후건 (경남대학교 극동연구소 국제연구실장) - 브라이언 마이어스 (동서대학교 국제학과 학과장) About In Focus - The world we live in today is a multicultural and multilateral stage of globalization. Korea's role in the Northeast Asian region and the international community is growing as the society matures and develops. In Focus is a current affairs panel discussion program which presents to viewers the insights of experts on the many issues surrounding Korea. It is one of Arirang's longest running programs and more than 600 discussions on a wide range of issues have been conducted so far with experts, academics and movers and shakers from all walks of life. The program aims to help viewers gain a deeper understanding of the role of Korea in the world, the attitudes of the Korean people and the future of the dynamic nation. 우리는 현재 다문화 및 다원적인 세계화 시대에 살고 입니다. 이러한 국제사회 속에서 대한민국은 사회적 성숙과 발전을 통해 그 역할이 날로 증대되고 있습니다. In Focus는 아리랑 TV의 가장 오래된 프로그램 중 하나로서, 국 내외 정치, 경제, 사회, 문화 등의 이슈를 심도 있게 조명하는 시사토론 프로그램입니다. 지금까지 600회가 넘도록 매주 각계각층의 전문가들과 함께 다양한 이슈들을 다뤄왔습니다. 본 프로그램은 매주 방송을 통해 시청자분들께 세계화 시대 속 한국의 역할과 자세, 나아가 미래에 대해 보다 깊은 정보와 이해를 제공하고자 합니다.

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The Possibility of an Inter-Korea Talks [In Focus]

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Duration: 23:24
Updated: 19 Apr 2011

북핵 남북 회담 가능성 About In Focus - The world we live in today is a multicultural and multilateral stage of globalization. Korea's role in the Northeast Asian region and the international community is growing as the society matures and develops. In Focus is a current affairs panel discussion program which presents to viewers the insights of experts on the many issues surrounding Korea. It is one of Arirang's longest running programs and more than 600 discussions on a wide range of issues have been conducted so far with experts, academics and movers and shakers from all walks of life. The program aims to help viewers gain a deeper understanding of the role of Korea in the world, the attitudes of the Korean people and the future of the dynamic nation. 우리는 현재 다문화 및 다원적인 세계화 시대에 살고 입니다. 이러한 국제사회 속에서 대한민국은 사회적 성숙과 발전을 통해 그 역할이 날로 증대되고 있습니다. In Focus는 아리랑 TV의 가장 오래된 프로그램 중 하나로서, 국 내외 정치, 경제, 사회, 문화 등의 이슈를 심도 있게 조명하는 시사토론 프로그램입니다. 지금까지 600회가 넘도록 매주 각계각층의 전문가들과 함께 다양한 이슈들을 다뤄왔습니다. 본 프로그램은 매주 방송을 통해 시청자분들께 세계화 시대 속 한국의 역할과 자세, 나아가 미래에 대해 보다 깊은 정보와 이해를 제공하고자 합니다. Webstie: http://www.arirang.co.kr/Tv2/INFocus_WhatsOn.asp?PROG_CODE=TVCR0104&code;=Po1&sys;_lang=Eng

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photo: US Navy / MCS3 Declan Barnes

File - U.S. and Republic of Korea Navy ships sail in formation during exercise Foal Eagle 2013.

Lessons from Korea's and U.S.' Long Ago War

WorldNews.com

04 Apr 2013

While a New York newspaper called it "The Little War with the Heathens," Koreans referred to it as the "Barbarian Incursion of 1871 ." ... In 1866 when heavily armed American merchant vessels arrived in Korean waters seeking a trade agreement, the Korean government had just driven out French Catholic missionaries, not to mention having been threatened by both China and Japan ... The Korean emperor finally sent a message to the U.S....(size: 7.4Kb)

photo: AP / Ahn Young-joon

South Koreans watch a television broadcasting undated image of a North Korea launch missile at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, July 4, 2009.

North Korea threatens to attack U.S. targets

The News & Observer

04 Apr 2013

SEOUL — North Korea’s army said Thursday that it had received approval for a “cutting edge” nuclear strike on the United States, adding that the situation on the Korean Peninsula had reached an explosive stage ... For new South Korean President Park Geun-hye, the next days will be critical in determining the future of Kaesong, where North Koreans and South Koreans worked side by side until Wednesday....(size: 4.0Kb)

photo: AP / Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service

In this April 5, 2009 image released by Korean Central News Agency on April 9, 2009, via Korea News Service in Tokyo, a missile from Musudan-ri, North Korea is seen before its launch.

North Korea Missile Moved To East Coast, South Korea Says

Huffington Post

04 Apr 2013

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin said he did not know the reasons behind the North's missile movement, and that it "could be for testing or drills." ... The range he described could refer to a mobile North Korean missile known as the Musudan, believed to have a range of 3,000 kilometers (1,800 miles) ... and South Korean military exercises taking place in South Korea and has expressed anger over tightened U.N....(size: 8.1Kb)

photo: AP / Ahn Young-joon

A South Korean Marine stands on a K-55 self-propelled howitzer during a military exercise against possible attacks by North Korea near the border village of Panmunjom in Paju, South Korea, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

US deploys missile defence system to counter 'real danger' from North Korea

The Guardian

03 Apr 2013

North Koreans attend a rally against the US and South Korea in Nampo, North Korea, on Wednesday ... short- and medium-range North Korean missiles ... The Kaesong industrial complex, six miles north of the heavily fortified border that has separated the two countries for six decades, is viewed as the last remaining symbol of inter-Korean co-operation....(size: 6.5Kb)

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Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary and chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili listens to a question during a final news conference in Almaty

Iran, 6 Powers Meet Thursday for Nuclear Talks

The New York Times

04 Apr 2013

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Iran and six world powers trying to curb Tehran's nuclear progress are meeting Thursday with the window shrinking on diplomacy. Tehran is moving closer to the ability to make atomic arms, posing a risk of Mideast conflict ... The United States also has insisted it will not tolerate an Iran armed with nuclear weapons ... For South African Horses, a Long Road to Dubai. Special Report ...   ... King ... ....(size: 2.6Kb)

Joint Korean industrial zone closes for holiday

South China Morning Post

05 Apr 2013

With inter-Korean tensions at their highest level for years, North Korea blocked South Koreans from accessing Kaesong on Wednesday, and the next day threatened to pull all its workers out and shut the whole complex down ... the Korean peninsula....(size: 1.2Kb)

Inter face Palacio injury blow

Goal

05 Apr 2013

Inter are set to be without Rodrigo Palacio for at least three weeks after the striker suffered a strained muscle in his left leg ... "We have yet to see if the stretch is of first or second degree," Inter doctor Piero Volpi told SkySport24 ... ....(size: 1.4Kb)

Pull S.Koreans Out of Kaesong, Says Defense Minister

Chosunilbo

05 Apr 2013

Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin said he "personally agrees" with the idea of withdrawing all South Korean staff from the Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea ... Han said, "We should recommend to President Park Geun-hye that South Korean workers in Kaesong should return home. If any North Korean provocation were followed by retaliation, they could be held hostage."....(size: 1.8Kb)

Hackers Bust N.Korean Propaganda Site

Chosunilbo

05 Apr 2013

International hacker group Anonymous on Thursday broke into Uriminzokkiri, a North Korean website that spreads propaganda from North Korea's official KCNA news agency ... The South Korean National Intelligence Service said, "Many of the leaked details on the website match those of South Koreans." ... Pyongyang did not react to the hacker attack, which also targeted other North Korean websites....(size: 2.0Kb)

Closely monitoring North Korean moves says White House

Indian Express

05 Apr 2013

"We continue to urge the North Korean leadership to heed President Obama's call to choose the path of peace and come into compliance with its international obligations," Carney said. Carney said the US President has been regularly updated on both the actions and statements by the North Koreans, as well as the responsive measures, prudent measures that we've taken....(size: 1.7Kb)

US taking 'necessary precautions' in response to N Korean rhetoric

Deutsche Welle

05 Apr 2013

White House spokesman Jay Carney said threats coming from the North fitted a "regrettable but familiar" pattern of North Korean behavior ... I am concerned that if by any misjudgment, by any miscalculation of the situation, a crisis happens in the Korean Peninsula ... As tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula, the US is preparing for major defense cuts....(size: 3.0Kb)

Woman attends memorial for father killed in Korean War

Stars and Stripes

05 Apr 2013

6, 1950, in fighting near the Nakdong River during the early days of the Korean War ... Before the trip, she contacted a Korean War veterans’ association in Oregon and former Oregon Sen ... The South Koreans who heard about Mischke were touched by her quest ... Nearly 90 people attended the event, including a number of South Korean dignitaries and even former presidential candidate Moon Jae-in, who flew from Seoul to give a condolence speech....(size: 3.3Kb)

What would a Korean war cost? Gauging the economic turmoil.

The Christian Science Monitor

05 Apr 2013

LG, another large Korean electronics firm, is an important ......(size: 0.3Kb)

N.Korean Defector Steals Boat to Go Home

Chosunilbo

05 Apr 2013

A North Korean defector stole a fishing boat on Yeonpyeong Island on Wednesday night and returned to the North across the West Sea....(size: 0.9Kb)

Pentagon, Anchorage Koreans Respond to North Korea Threats

MSNBC

05 Apr 2013

With the U.S. military ramping up its presence in the Pacific due to North Korean threats of a nuclear attack, Pentagon officials say Alaska's Fort Greely and its missile interceptors are part of that effort. U.S ... forces are stationed ... Cmdr ... Northern Command ... She says there are about 7,000 Koreans living in Anchorage, but she still has family in South Korea -- and she's concerned about new North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Advertise ... ....(size: 2.2Kb)

PSPB inter-unit hockey tournament: IOC to meet BPCL

Deccan Chronicle

05 Apr 2013

 . Chennai. A second string IOC sans star players such as Deepak Thakur and Prabhjot Singh, who were rested, steamrollered a woefully out-of-sorts Gail 5-3 to advance to the final of the 31st Petroleum Sports Promotion Board inter-unit hockey tournament at the MRK stadium here on Thursday ... This is not an attempt to put too fine a point on it, but the starting XI of Gail seemed to have been an assortment of amateurs ... Results. SF ... ....(size: 3.3Kb)

South Korea Navy on alert for North Korean missile launch

The Hindu

05 Apr 2013

The South Korean Navy on Friday dispatched two destroyers to watch for a possible North Korean missile launch, a news report said ... military bases on the Pacific Island of Guam, South Korean Defence Minister Kim Kwan Jin was quoted as telling parliament by several news reports ... The 53,000 North Korean workers employed in the Kaesong complex 10 ......(size: 3.0Kb)

The Military Must Pull Itself Together

Chosunilbo

05 Apr 2013

A North Korean defector stole a fishing boat on Yeonpyeong Island on Wednesday night and returned to the North across the West Sea ... How can South Koreans possibly feel secure with such a glaring lapse in border defense? ... Of course it is no easy task to guard the inter-Korean border and coasts that stretch for thousands of kilometers ... The island is also one of the most vulnerable spots to a North Korean invasion....(size: 2.4Kb)

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Kim Jong-un 김정은 金正恩
Supreme Leader of North Korea
Incumbent
Assumed office 17 December 2011
Premier	Choe Yong-rim
Preceded by	Kim Jong-il
First Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea
Incumbent
Assumed office 11 April 2012
Deputy	Kim Yong-nam Choe Yong-rim Choe Ryong-hae Ri Yong-ho
Preceded by	Kim Jong-il (General Secretary)
First Chairman of the National Defence Commission
Incumbent
Assumed office 13 April 2012
Deputy	Kim Yong-Chun Ri Yong-mu Jang Song-thaek O Kuk-ryol
Preceded by	Kim Jong-il (Chairman)
Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army
Incumbent
Assumed office 30 December 2011^[1]
Preceded by	Kim Jong-il
Chairman of the Central Military Commission
Incumbent
Assumed office 11 April 2012 Acting: 17 December 2011 – 11 April 2012
Deputy	Choe Ryong-hae Ri Yong-ho
Preceded by	Kim Jong-il
Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission
In office 28 September 2010 – 11 April 2012 Serving with Ri Yong-ho
Leader	Kim Jong-il
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Choe Ryong-hae Ri Yong-ho
Personal details
Born	8 January 1983 or 1984^[2] Pyongyang, North Korea
Political party	Workers' Party of Korea
Alma mater	Kim Il-sung University Kim Il-sung Military University
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	North Korea
Years of service	2010–present
Rank	General
Commands	Supreme Commander

Kim Jong-un
Chosŏn'gŭl	김정은
Hancha	金正恩^[3]
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Chŏngŭn
Revised Romanization	Gim Jeong(-)eun

Party political offices
New office	Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission 2010–2012 Served alongside: Ri Yong-ho	Succeeded by Choe Ryong-hae Ri Yong-ho
Preceded by Kim Jong-il	Chairman of the Central Military Commission Acting: 2011–2012 2011–present	Incumbent
Preceded by Kim Jong-il as General Secretary	First Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea 2012–present
Political offices
Preceded by Kim Jong-il as Chairman	First Chairman of the National Defence Commission 2012–present	Incumbent
Military offices
Preceded by Kim Jong-il	Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army 2011–present	Incumbent

Persondata
Name	Kim Jong-un
Alternative names	김정은; 金正銀 or 金正恩; Kim Jong Eun
Short description	North Korean leader
Date of birth	1983 or early 1984
Place of birth	Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Date of death
Place of death

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