North Korea

North Korea Test Fires Series of Short-Range Missiles

Michael Santo — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:36:17 -0500

Despite a proposal by its southern neighbor on Monday, North Korea test-fired five more short-range missiles off its east coast. Thus continues the saber-rattling North Korea has been doing of late.

South Korea Launches Rocket into Space

Michael Santo — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:25:30 -0500

South Korea launched its first rocket blasted into space on Tuesday following an aborted attempt last week. Unlike rival's North Korea own launch, which months ago drew much international ire, the South's launch drew applause, not rancor.

Clinton Says Acted As American And Father

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:24:15 -0500

Bill Clinton describes what prompted his trip to North Korea. He said he acted as an American and as a father. Also he wanted to so that his country and North Korea can see where they want to go from here.

Clinton said he is not a policy maker and shouldn't be, but has an obligation to report to his government.

By Armen Hareyan

American Journalists to Be Freed: N. Korean State Media

Michael Santo — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:55:36 -0500

North Korea's state media announced that after an unannounced visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee, and ordered their release.

Bill Clinton A Luxury Negotiator for Obama and Hillary

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:40:45 -0500

The former U.S. president Bill Clinton arrived today in North Korea, seeking a release of two American journalists detained for illegal entry into the country. The U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and wife of Bill, had sought amnesty in July. White House says Clinton's trip to North Korea is "solely private." Just new reports are coming that Mr. Clinton met with North Korea's president Kim Jong-il.

Kim Jong-il Reported to Have Pancreatic Cancer

Michael Santo — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:03:20 -0500

On Monday, South Korean broadcaster YTN said, citing information gathered by Chinese and South Korean intelligence sources, that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has pancreatic cancer and the illness may be terminal.

Fireworks: North Korea Test Fires 7 Missiles

Michael Santo — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:12:52 -0500

South Korea reported on Saturday that North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast. The launches are a violation of U.N. resolutions and come on Fourth of July in the United States, perhaps serving as a message.

North Korea Threatens US

charismb — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:04:48 -0500

North Korea Threatens US - on Wednesday, North Korea threatened to "wipe out" the United States when discussing a potential war. The talks came as a result of a US ship tracking a North Korean vessel which was suspected of transporting illicit weapons to Burma. The threat from North Korea came directly after statements accusing the US of instigating a war.

Report Says North Korea Preparing Hawaii Missile Launch

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:56:16 -0500

According to Associated Press "adding to already high tensions in the region, a Japanese report said North Korea may fire its most advanced ballistic missile toward Hawaii around Independence Day — the day when the regime test-fired a long-range missile three years ago, though it failed seconds

North Korea Preps More Launches, And An Heir

Michael Santo — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:34:36 -0500

Last Monday's nuclear test and subsequent missile launches have ramped up the stress level in Asia, and now, amidst rumors of two more missile launches being prepped, also comes the news that the North has chosen a successor to 67-year-old Kim Jong Il, his youngest son, Jong Un, 26.

MacArthur Foundation To Send Millions to Asia Security

DoloresM — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:18:03 -0500

One of the biggest foundations in the Unites States is contributing millions of dollars to promote peace efforts in Asia with some of that money going to build greater cooperation and ease tensions with North Korea.

North Korea Test-Fires Two Short-range Missiles

Michael Santo — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:42:18 -0500

One day after a nuclear test that drew global criticism, North Korea on Tuesday test-fired two short-range missiles, upping its rhetoric and leading many to ask "what does North Korea really want?" North Korea is testing not only missiles, but also the patience of the international community.