Conflict
Reuters
December 22, 2017
That brings the total number of North Koreans who have defected by taking dangerous routes either directly across the border or by sea to 15 so far this year, including two other soldiers. That is three times the number last year, according to South Korean officials.
The Onion: From Fake Sexiest Man Alive to Real News
The Takeaway
November 28, 2012
Global Politics
Strong Reactions Among the International Community After North Korea's Successful Rocket Launch
The World
December 12, 2012
Former Ambassador Christopher Hill says though we often hear reports about North Korea going against the will of the international community, this latest launch is pretty significant.
Google C.E.O. Travels to North Korea
The Takeaway
January 07, 2013
Global Politics
What Google's Eric Schmidt and Former Governor Bill Richardson Will Achieve in North Korea
The World
January 07, 2013
The United States Department criticized the decision of Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to visit North Korea, just weeks after a controversial rocket launch took place there.
Arts, Culture & Media
Japan's Pachinko Addiction
The World
January 15, 2013
Pachinko, a Japanese game that resembles a cross between pinball and a slot machine, is huge business. Sam Harnett reports on how the industry's success depends on straddling the line between gaming and gambling.
Conflict & Justice
North Korea's Nuke Blast Tests China's Resolve
The World
February 12, 2013
North Korea is being widely condemned for conducting a nuclear test Tuesday. The test poses a special challenge to North Korea's traditional ally, China.
Global Politics
North Korea's Missile Test: More Than Just an Effort to Get Washington's Attention
The World
February 12, 2013
Ambassador Stephen Bosworth served as President Obama's Special Representative for North Korea. He tells host Marco Werman that Pyongyang's missile test is evidence that North Korea is inching ever closer to its nuclear goal.
Global Politics
Dennis Rodman Visited the 'Hermit Nation' and You Can Too
The World
March 01, 2013
Many ordinary Americans are already making the trip to North Korea. Americans have been able to travel there since 2002. Anchor Marco Werman talks with Korya tour director Nick Bonner who has been taking tourists to North Korea for more than a decade.
Conflict & Justice
Basketball Diplomacy and Stunt Journalism: The Media Outlet Behind Rodman's Trip to North Korea
The World
March 04, 2013
Behind Rodman's recent antics in North Korea is the backing of VICE Media, a group with a reputation for stunt journalism. Anchor Marco Werman discusses the controversial Rodman trip and stunt journalism with New York Times reporter Brian Stelter.
Arts, Culture & Media
US Ready for North Korean Attack
The World
March 07, 2013
The White House said Thursday the US is fully capable of protecting itself, after North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the United States.