http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Pyongyang) en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 11:12:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-launches-six-missiles-in-three-days?start=0 They're at it again. North Korea fired two short-range missiles off its east coast, making six launches in three days in what Pyongyang is describing as legitimate military drills. "Our military is conducting these exercises to cope with the mounting war measures from the US and South Korea, which is the legitimate right of any sovereign country," officials said in a statement. There was no immediate response from the US or South Korea. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-launches-six-missiles-in-three-days Military exercise, North Korea, Pyongyang, Government of North Korea, North Korea–South Korea relations, South Korea, United States, US-North Korea relations, ITN News They're at it again. North Korea fired two short-range missiles off its east coast, making six launches in three days in what Pyongyang is describing as legitimate military drills. "Our military is conducting these exercises to cope with the mounting war measures from the US and South Korea, which is the legitimate right of any sovereign country," officials said in a statement. There was no immediate response from the US or South Korea. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-koreas-park-talks-dprk-in-first-visit-to-us?start=0 US President Barack Obama hosted South Korean President Park Geun-hye in her first visit to the US since becoming South Korea's first woman president. South Korean broadcaster MBC takes a look at what the presidents discussed, including the tricky situation posed by North Korea. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:03:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-koreas-park-talks-dprk-in-first-visit-to-us Park Geun-hye, Barack Obama, North Korea, South Korea-US relations, South Korea, Pyongyang, President of South Korea, United States, Washington, D.C., Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation US President Barack Obama hosted South Korean President Park Geun-hye in her first visit to the US since becoming South Korea's first woman president. South Korean broadcaster MBC takes a look at what the presidents discussed, including the tricky situation posed by North Korea. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-15-years-hard-labor-for-american-enemy-of-the-state?start=0 A North Korean court has given a Korean-American tour guide 15 years in prison for allegedly trying to overthrow the regime. Analysts suspect the sentencing of Kenneth Bae, who was arrested last November, is a sign Pyongyang is preparing for talks and wants an extra bargaining chip.<br /> Wed, 01 May 2013 22:57:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-15-years-hard-labor-for-american-enemy-of-the-state North Korea, Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang, Penal labour, Korean Peninsula, US-North Korea relations, Al Jazeera English A North Korean court has given a Korean-American tour guide 15 years in prison for allegedly trying to overthrow the regime. Analysts suspect the sentencing of Kenneth Bae, who was arrested last November, is a sign Pyongyang is preparing for talks and wants an extra bargaining chip. http://news.linktv.org/videos/resettlement-regimen-turns-north-koreans-to-seoul-mates?start=0 What's it take to turn a North Korean defector into a true member of South Korea? Three months at the Hanawon Resettlement Center. Defectors are first screened carefully to make certain they're not spies, then learn about their new society and are provided with housing and some kind of bank account, an official explains to Vice. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:04:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/resettlement-regimen-turns-north-koreans-to-seoul-mates North Korean defectors, South Korea, Espionage, Bank account, Pyongyang, Seoul, Vice (magazine) What's it take to turn a North Korean defector into a true member of South Korea? Three months at the Hanawon Resettlement Center. Defectors are first screened carefully to make certain they're not spies, then learn about their new society and are provided with housing and some kind of bank account, an official explains to Vice. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-decries-hostile-acts-after-south-protest?start=0 North Korea has demanded an apology from the South after anti-North Korean protesters took to the streets of Seoul to deface the DPRK flag and burn effigies of the country's leaders. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports that the North has kept up its harsh rhetoric in the face of international condemnation. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:49:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-decries-hostile-acts-after-south-protest Korean Peninsula, Seoul, North Korea, North Korea–South Korea relations, South Korea, Kim Jong-un, Flag of North Korea, Kaesong Industrial Region, Pyongyang, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation North Korea has demanded an apology from the South after anti-North Korean protesters took to the streets of Seoul to deface the DPRK flag and burn effigies of the country's leaders. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports that the North has kept up its harsh rhetoric in the face of international condemnation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/rockets-red-glare-north-korea-to-launch-yet-again?start=0 North Korea appears to be preparing to launch at least one medium-range rocket to celebrate the anniversary of founding father Kim Il-sung's birth. South Korea and the US have anti-missile batteries ready to shoot down the rocket if it poses a threat. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the latest from the Korean Peninsula. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:13:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/rockets-red-glare-north-korea-to-launch-yet-again Korean Peninsula, North Korea, Kim Jong-un, South Korea, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction, North Korea–South Korea relations, Missile defense, Seoul, Pyongyang, Korean Central News Agency North Korea appears to be preparing to launch at least one medium-range rocket to celebrate the anniversary of founding father Kim Il-sung's birth. South Korea and the US have anti-missile batteries ready to shoot down the rocket if it poses a threat. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on the latest from the Korean Peninsula. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-missiles-loom-at-pyongyang-flower-festival?start=0 As John Kerry landed in Seoul for talks amid fears of an impending North Korean missile launch, Pyongyang kicked off days of celebrations for Kim Il-sung's birthday with a flower show that featured models of the country's missiles and rockets amid the displays.<br /> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:06:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-missiles-loom-at-pyongyang-flower-festival North Korea, Pyongyang, Missile, Kim Il-sung, John Kerry, Kim Jong-un, Korean Peninsula, South Korea, Raw video, Associated Press As John Kerry landed in Seoul for talks amid fears of an impending North Korean missile launch, Pyongyang kicked off days of celebrations for Kim Il-sung's birthday with a flower show that featured models of the country's missiles and rockets amid the displays. http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-kims-insecurity-to-blame-for-pyongyang-threats?start=0 The dire threats being issued from Pyongyang are the result of Kim Jong-un's inexperience and insecurity, according to a former North Korean spy. Kim Hyun-hee says Kim -- at 30 or so, the world's youngest serving leader -- appears to be struggling to win the full support of the military.<br /> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:34:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-kims-insecurity-to-blame-for-pyongyang-threats Kim Jong-un, North Korea, Politics of North Korea, Pyongyang, Kim Hyun-hee, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction, Korean People's Army, Voice of America The dire threats being issued from Pyongyang are the result of Kim Jong-un's inexperience and insecurity, according to a former North Korean spy. Kim Hyun-hee says Kim -- at 30 or so, the world's youngest serving leader -- appears to be struggling to win the full support of the military. http://news.linktv.org/videos/seoul-to-pyongyang-we-need-to-talk?start=0 South Korea offered an olive branch to the North today, even as its military was on high alert over a possible missile launch. A top minister said dialogue was needed to defuse tensions and reopen the Kaesong industrial complex, marking a significant softening in Seoul's stance.<br /> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:18:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/seoul-to-pyongyang-we-need-to-talk South Korea, Kaesong, North Korea, Pyongyang, Park Geun-hye, Korean Peninsula, President of South Korea, Government of South Korea, Kim Jong-un, Al Jazeera English South Korea offered an olive branch to the North today, even as its military was on high alert over a possible missile launch. A top minister said dialogue was needed to defuse tensions and reopen the Kaesong industrial complex, marking a significant softening in Seoul's stance. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-shutters-last-point-of-contact-with-south-linkasia?start=0 North Korea raised tensions further this week by announcing that it is going to close the Kaesong industrial park. This joint venture between North and South employs 50,000 North Korean workers. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports that the industrial zone was the last official point of contact between the two countries.&nbsp; Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-shutters-last-point-of-contact-with-south-linkasia Kaesong Industrial Region, North Korea, South Korea, Pyongyang, Industrial district, Kim Jong-un, Korean Peninsula, Seoul, Kaesong, Joint venture North Korea raised tensions further this week by announcing that it is going to close the Kaesong industrial park. This joint venture between North and South employs 50,000 North Korean workers. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports that the industrial zone was the last official point of contact between the two countries. http://news.linktv.org/videos/war-threat-what-is-north-korea-trying-to-prove-linkasia-4513?start=0 It's becoming more difficult to discern the North Korean regime's intentions solely through its words and actions, party due to the fact that we can only try to parse the rhetoric emanating from the official news agency. LinkAsia speaks with Stanford University's Dan Sneider to try and get a clearer picture of North Korea's end game. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:29:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/war-threat-what-is-north-korea-trying-to-prove-linkasia-4513 North Korea, Kim Jong-un, South Korea, Korean Peninsula, Pyongyang, Propaganda in North Korea, Nuclear weapon, Park Geun-hye, Stanford University, News agency It's becoming more difficult to discern the North Korean regime's intentions solely through its words and actions, party due to the fact that we can only try to parse the rhetoric emanating from the official news agency. LinkAsia speaks with Stanford University's Dan Sneider to try and get a clearer picture of North Korea's end game. http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-admiral-we-should-shoot-down-north-korean-missile?start=0 The top American naval commander in the Pacific, Admiral Samuel Locklear, told a Senate panel that the US is prepared to shoot a North Korean missile out of the sky, and that he would recommend such action if Pyongyang fires at the US or any ally. He agreed with questioning from Senator John McCain that tensions haven't been as high with North Korea since the end of the Korean War. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:04:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-admiral-we-should-shoot-down-north-korean-missile North Korea, Pyongyang, Missile defense, Missile, Military operation, John McCain, United States, Reuters The top American naval commander in the Pacific, Admiral Samuel Locklear, told a Senate panel that the US is prepared to shoot a North Korean missile out of the sky, and that he would recommend such action if Pyongyang fires at the US or any ally. He agreed with questioning from Senator John McCain that tensions haven't been as high with North Korea since the end of the Korean War. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-warns-foreigners-flee-south-korea-now?start=0 In the latest ominous sign from North Korea, Pyongyang has warned foreigners in South Korea to flee the country because they'll be at risk in the event of a war. The warning came after North Korea laborers didn't report for work at the Kaesong industrial zone the nation shares with South Korea a day after Pyongyang vowed to withdraw all 50,000 workers and shut down operations. Closing Kaesong will harm South Korea, but will hit the impoverished North far harder, observers note.&nbsp; Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:46:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-warns-foreigners-flee-south-korea-now North Korea, Kaesong Industrial Region, Economy of North Korea, Politics of North Korea, Pyongyang, South Korea, Kaesong, Seoul, Euronews In the latest ominous sign from North Korea, Pyongyang has warned foreigners in South Korea to flee the country because they'll be at risk in the event of a conflict. The warning came after North Korea laborers didn't report for work at the Kaesong industrial zone the nation shares with South Korea a day after Pyongyang vowed to withdraw all 50,000 workers and shut down operations. Closing Kaesong will harm South Korea, but will hit the impoverished North far harder, observers note. http://news.linktv.org/videos/diplomats-stay-put-in-pyongyang-despite-safety-threat?start=0 Staff at embassies in Pyongyang are staying put, despite Friday night's warning from the North Korean government that it could not guarantee their safety beyond next Tuesday. The North Korean government continues to push aggressive rhetoric that has the international community on edge. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:08:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/diplomats-stay-put-in-pyongyang-despite-safety-threat North Korea, Korean Peninsula, Embassy, Pyongyang, US-North Korea relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction, North Korea–South Korea relations, South Korea, International community, Channel 4 News Staff at embassies in Pyongyang are staying put, despite Friday night's warning from the North Korean government that it could not guarantee their safety beyond next Tuesday. The North Korean government continues to push aggressive rhetoric that has the international community on edge. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-well-hit-back-hard?start=0 South Korean President Park Geun-hye vowed today that the nation would strike back hard and fast in retaliation for any attack or provocation from the North. The warning comes days after Pyongyang officials declared that North Korea is entering a "state of war" with the South in the wake of recent UN sanctions and current US-South Korea military exercises. The US has sent F-22 stealth fighter jets to join the war games. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-well-hit-back-hard Pyongyang, South Korea, North Korea, Fighter aircraft, War, Park Geun-hye, United States, President of South Korea, Euronews South Korean President Park Geun-hye vowed today that the nation would strike back hard and fast in retaliation for any attack or provocation from the North. The warning comes days after Pyongyang officials declared that North Korea is entering a "state of war" with the South in the wake of new UN sanctions and current US-South Korea military exercises. The US has sent F-22 stealth fighter jets to join the war games. http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-expresses-concern-over-military-activity-near-north-korea?start=0 Soldiers have joined a mass rally in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, after leader Kim Jong-un stepped up threats against the US. He has signed off an order, putting missile units on standby to attack American bases in neighboring South Korea and the Pacific. Russia says it is worried about increased military activity near North Korea, an apparent reference to joint drills being run by Washington and Seoul. "We are concerned that, along with this adequate reaction of the Security Council, along with the collective reaction of the world community, unilateral actions are being taken around North Korea, which are manifested in the build-up of military activity," said Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, at a news conference in Moscow. "The situation may slip out of control and fall into a vicious circle." North Korea made its latest threats after the US flew two nuclear-capable stealth bombers over the Korean peninsula. A propaganda video animation, posted on the internet, is said to show a North Korean missile destroying one of those planes. Few believe that Pyongyang will risk starting an all-out war. <br /> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:13:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-expresses-concern-over-military-activity-near-north-korea North Korea, Sergei Lavrov, North Korea–South Korea relations, Kim Jong-un, South Korea, Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, Military exercise, Pyongyang, Korean Peninsula, Russia Soldiers have joined a mass rally in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, after leader Kim Jong-un stepped up threats against the US. He has signed off an order, putting missile units on standby to attack American bases in neighboring South Korea and the Pacific. Russia says it is worried about increased military activity near North Korea, an apparent reference to joint drills being run by Washington and Seoul. "We are concerned that, along with this adequate reaction of the Security Council, along with the collective reaction of the world community, unilateral actions are being taken around North Korea, which are manifested in the build-up of military activity," said Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, at a news conference in Moscow. "The situation may slip out of control and fall into a vicious circle." North Korea made its latest threats after the US flew two nuclear-capable stealth bombers over the Korean peninsula. A propaganda video animation, posted on the internet, is said to show a North Korean missile destroying one of those planes. Few believe that Pyongyang will risk starting an all-out war. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-mass-anti-us-rally-held-as-pyongyang-readies-rockets?start=0 Thousands of North Koreans chanted anti-American slogans at a huge rally in Pyongyang after Kim Jong-un declared it was time to "settle accounts with the US" and ordered rocket units to be on standby to attack American military bases.<br /> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:01:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-mass-anti-us-rally-held-as-pyongyang-readies-rockets North Korea, Pyongyang, Kim Jong-un, Korean People's Army, US-North Korea relations, North Korea–South Korea relations, Korean Peninsula, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction, Rocket, Raw video Thousands of North Koreans chanted anti-American slogans at a huge rally in Pyongyang after Kim Jong-un declared it was time to "settle accounts with the US" and ordered rocket units to be on standby to attack American military bases. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-prepare-for-war?start=0 North Korea is cutting its military hotline with South Korea, the final official communication channel between the two countries, and warned today that "war could break out at any time." &nbsp;Pyongyang's anger at the international community, particularly the US, has escalated in recent weeks, and citizens in this video appear to be in a frenzy of hatred. "I am ready to take part in a great war of justice to reduce the US mainland to ashes," said one man.&nbsp; Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:21:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-prepare-for-war North Korea–South Korea relations, North Korea, South Korea, Pyongyang, Propaganda in North Korea, US-North Korea relations, Channel (communications), International community, United States, Euronews North Korea is cutting its military hotline with South Korea, the final official communication channel between the two countries, and warned today that "war could break out at any time." Pyongyang's anger at the international community, particularly the US, has escalated in recent weeks, and citizens in this video appear to be in a frenzy of hatred. "I am ready to take part in a great war of justice to reduce the US mainland to ashes," said one man. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-takes-aim-at-new-south-korean-president-linkasia?start=0 North Korea has been issuing dire threats about impending war against the US and South Korea for the past month. And now, Pyongyang has turned its attention to South Korea's new president. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on North Korea's ramped up rhetoric against Park Geun-hye. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:46:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-takes-aim-at-new-south-korean-president-linkasia Park Geun-hye, North Korea, Korean People's Army, South Korea, Korean Central News Agency, Pyongyang, Korean Demilitarized Zone, Politics of South Korea, Korean War, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation North Korea has been issuing dire threats about impending war against the US and South Korea for the past month. And now, Pyongyang has turned its attention to South Korea's new president. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on North Korea's ramped up rhetoric against Park Geun-hye. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-exposes-dark-reality-of-life-in-the-west?start=0 North Koreans facing food shortages can be heartened by knowing that their lives aren't as wretched as those in the West -- at least as shown in this propaganda video from Pyongyang. "The Dark Reality of Capitalism" depicts Western life as unrelentingly bleak, impoverished, and gun-ridden. A version of the video with a spoof English-language soundtrack went viral after some news outlets mistook it for the real thing.<br /> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-exposes-dark-reality-of-life-in-the-west North Korea, Propaganda in North Korea, Propaganda, Poverty, Viral video, Pyongyang North Koreans facing food shortages can be heartened by knowing that their lives aren't as wretched as those in the West -- at least as shown in this propaganda video from Pyongyang. "The Dark Reality of Capitalism" depicts Western life as unrelentingly bleak, impoverished, and gun-ridden. A version of the video with a spoof English-language soundtrack went viral after some news outlets mistook it for the real thing. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-north-korea-announces-peace-pacts-terminated-linkasia?start=0 "DPRK's Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland announcement: We officially declare that any agreement on non-aggression between North and South...is totally nullified." LinkAsia has translated and subtitled the Korean Central News Agency's official announcement of the country's breaking of all nonaggression pacts.&nbsp; Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:11:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-north-korea-announces-peace-pacts-terminated-linkasia North Korea, South Korea, Korean Central News Agency, Government of North Korea, Nuclear weapon, Korean People's Army, Korean reunification, Korean War, Pyongyang, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction "DPRK's Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Fatherland announcement: We officially declare that any agreement on non-aggression between North and South...is totally nullified." LinkAsia has translated and subtitled the Korean Central News Agency's official announcement of the country's breaking of all nonaggression pacts. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-were-going-to-nuke-us?start=0 North Korea stepped up its anti-US rhetoric even further ahead of a UN vote on new sanctions, vowing to exercise its right to a "pre-emptive nuclear attack to destroy the strongholds of the aggressors." Pyongyang earlier threatened to rip up the 1953 armistice that ended Korean War hostilities.<br /> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:13:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-were-going-to-nuke-us North Korea, Pyongyang, Nuclear weapon, Nuclear warfare, Nuclear weapons testing, Kim Jong-un, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction, International sanctions, Korean People's Army, Korean War North Korea stepped up its anti-US rhetoric even further ahead of a UN vote on new sanctions, vowing to exercise its right to a "pre-emptive nuclear attack to destroy the strongholds of the aggressors." Pyongyang earlier threatened to rip up the 1953 armistice that ended Korean War hostilities. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-rodman-leaves-dprk-hails-awesome-kim?start=0 Dennis Rodman wrapped up his bizarre "basketball diplomacy" trip to Pyongyang with some words of praise for the Kim dynasty. Kim Jong-un is an "awesome guy" and his father and grandfather were "great leaders," the former NBA star told reporters.<br /> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:55:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-rodman-leaves-dprk-hails-awesome-kim Kim Jong-il, Dennis Rodman, Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang, North Korea, Kim Il-sung, US-North Korea relations, Basketball, National Basketball Association, Raw video Dennis Rodman wrapped up his bizarre "basketball diplomacy" trip to Pyongyang with some words of praise for the Kim dynasty. Kim Jong-un is an "awesome guy" and his father and grandfather were "great leaders," the former NBA star told reporters. http://news.linktv.org/videos/obama-us-soldiers-in-flames-in-new-north-korea-video?start=0 A chilling new North Korea propaganda video shows film of US troops and President Obama licked by tongues of flame. Flames flicker over Obama as he walks to his helicopter and shakes hands with congressmen. Words written over the video boast of North Korea's recent test of a nuclear weapon, despite "bully activities" by the US, and the film ends with an image of a nuclear explosion. An earlier film showed New York City in flames. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:31:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/obama-us-soldiers-in-flames-in-new-north-korea-video North Korea, Nuclear explosion, Nuclear weapon, US President, Pyongyang, Propaganda, Raw video, Telegraph.co.uk, Barack Obama, US Armed Forces A chilling new North Korea propaganda video shows film of US troops and US President Obama licked by tongues of flame. The flames flicker over Obama as he walks to his helicopter and shakes hands with congressmen. Words written over the video say North Korea tested a nuclear weapon because of US hostility, and the film ends with an image of a nuclear explosion. An earlier film showed New York City in flames. http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-social-media-nuke-northeast-asia-reacts-linkasia-21513?start=0 When hermetically-sealed North Korea ran its third nuclear test this past week, the news first broke on Asian social media. It soon became the top trending topic on China's Sina Weibo and on Twitter in Japan and South Korea. Here is a sampling of reactions to the nuclear test from social media in those three nations. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:02:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-social-media-nuke-northeast-asia-reacts-linkasia-21513 North Korea, Social media, Nuclear weapon, Japan, South Korea, China, Nuclear weapons testing, Twitter, Sina Weibo, Trending topic When hermetically-sealed North Korea ran its third nuclear test this past week, the news first broke on Asian social media. It soon became the top trending topic on China's Sina Weibo and on Twitter in Japan and South Korea. Here is a sampling of reactions to the nuclear test from social media in those three nations. http://news.linktv.org/videos/nuke-test-aborts-south-koreas-trustpolitik-policy-linkasia?start=0 North Korea's nuclear test occurred two weeks before South Korean president-elect Park Geun-hye's inauguration. Park had spoken extensively of rebuilding relations with the North during her campaign, but as South Korean broadcaster MBC reports, the nuclear test has apparently changed her mind. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:37:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/nuke-test-aborts-south-koreas-trustpolitik-policy-linkasia Park Geun-hye, North Korea, Nuclear weapon, South Korea, Kim Jong-un, Nuclear weapons testing, Pyongyang, Seoul, Lee Myung-bak, President of South Korea North Korea's nuclear test occurred two weeks before South Korean president-elect Park Geun-hye's inauguration. Park had spoken extensively of rebuilding relations with the North during her campaign, but as South Korean broadcaster MBC reports, the nuclear test has apparently changed her mind. http://news.linktv.org/videos/inside-north-koreas-nuclear-testing-facility-linkasia?start=0 South Korean broadcaster MBC uses Google Earth, CGI, and information from intelligence services to recreate the location and impact of North Korea's recent nuclear weapons test. They quote a high-ranking government official as saying that further tests are possible, unless new and debilitating UN sanctions are imposed on the country. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:10:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/inside-north-koreas-nuclear-testing-facility-linkasia North Korea, Nuclear weapons testing, Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang, Google Earth, Nuclear weapon, Intelligence agency, International sanctions, China, South Korea South Korean broadcaster MBC uses Google Earth, CGI, and information from intelligence services to recreate the location and impact of North Korea's recent nuclear weapons test. They quote a high-ranking government official as saying that further tests are possible, unless new and debilitating UN sanctions are imposed on the country. http://news.linktv.org/videos/china-monitors-radiation-in-wake-of-nuclear-test-linkasia?start=0 China's state-run CCTV News believes that relations between China and North Korea are "likely to sour" over the North's repeated nuclear tests. Chinese forces are monitoring radiation from the fallout of the underground blast in the border city of Dandong, and experts are warning that the DPRK test is likely to further isolate the Hermit Kingdom, even from its closest ally.&nbsp; Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:18:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/china-monitors-radiation-in-wake-of-nuclear-test-linkasia North Korea, China, Nuclear weapons testing, Hermit kingdom, Dandong, Government of the People's Republic of China, Kim Jong-un, Nuclear weapon, Communist Party of China, Pyongyang China's state-run CCTV News believes that relations between China and North Korea are "likely to sour" over the North's repeated nuclear tests. Chinese forces are monitoring radiation from the fallout of the underground blast in the border city of Dandong, and experts are warning that the DPRK test is likely to further isolate the Hermit Kingdom, even from its closest ally. http://news.linktv.org/videos/could-north-korea-actually-deliver-a-nuclear-bomb-linkasia?start=0 In the wake of North Korea's third nuclear weapons test, South Korean broadcaster MBC looks at whether or not the DPRK actually has the ability to deliver a nuclear bomb. A traditional airdrop from a bomber plane is unlikely, as the plane would likely be shot down immediately. South Korean experts theorize that the North is attempting to miniaturize the nuclear device and attached a warhead to a missile, hence the ballistic missile test the DPRK undertook in December. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:03:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/could-north-korea-actually-deliver-a-nuclear-bomb-linkasia North Korea, Nuclear weapon, Ballistic missile, Missile, Kim Jong-un, Bomber, Pyongyang, Nuclear weapons testing, Airdrop, South Korea In the wake of North Korea's third nuclear weapons test, South Korean broadcaster MBC looks at whether or not the DPRK actually has the ability to deliver a nuclear bomb. A traditional airdrop from a bomber plane is unlikely, as the plane would likely be shot down immediately. South Korean experts theorize that the North is attempting to miniaturize the nuclear device and attached a warhead to a missile, hence the ballistic missile test the DPRK undertook in December. http://news.linktv.org/videos/un-security-council-condemns-north-korea-nuke-test-linkasia?start=0 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called North Korea's nuclear weapons test a "clear and grave violation" of UN resolutions. China's state-run CCTV gauges international reactions at the UN to the DPRK's recent provocations. &nbsp; Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:49:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/un-security-council-condemns-north-korea-nuke-test-linkasia North Korea, UN Security Council, Nuclear weapon, China, Ban Ki-moon, Pyongyang, UN Secretary-General, Nuclear weapons testing, United Nations resolution, Kim Jong-un United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called North Korea's nuclear weapons test a "clear and grave violation" of UN resolutions. China's state-run CCTV gauges international reactions at the UN to the DPRK's recent provocations. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-nuke-test-a-high-stakes-push-for-talks-linkasia?start=0 LinkAsia covers North Korea's nuclear weapons test from two different angles. First, South Korean broadcaster MBC takes a closer look at why North Korea decided to undertake these tests now, and what the implications are for stability on the Korean peninsula. Then, LinkAsia speaks with Stanford University's David Straub about how the United States should react to North Korea's escalation. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:20:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-nuke-test-a-high-stakes-push-for-talks-linkasia North Korea, Nuclear weapons testing, South Korea, Nuclear disarmament, Nuclear proliferation, Nuclear weapon, Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang, UN Security Council, President of South Korea LinkAsia covers North Korea's nuclear weapons test from two different angles. First, South Korean broadcaster MBC takes a closer look at why North Korea decided to undertake these tests now, and what the implications are for stability on the Korean peninsula. Then, LinkAsia speaks with Stanford University's David Straub about how the United States should react to North Korea's escalation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-koreas-nuke-test-antagonizes-closest-ally-linkasia?start=0 China, North Korea's closest ally, has voiced its staunch opposition to the DPRK's third nuclear test. A statement from the country's Foreign Affairs Ministry states that China, "strongly urges the DPRK to honor its denuclearization pledge." State-run CCTV News speaks with Ruan Zongze of the China Institute of International Studies about how the region should proceed as tensions escalate.&nbsp; Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:32:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-koreas-nuke-test-antagonizes-closest-ally-linkasia North Korea, Nuclear weapon, China, Nuclear weapons testing, Kim Jong-un, Communist Party of China, Nuclear disarmament, Nuclear proliferation, Foreign minister, Government of the People's Republic of China China, North Korea's closest ally, has voiced its staunch opposition to the DPRK's third nuclear test. A statement from the country's Foreign Affairs Ministry states that China, "strongly urges the DPRK to honor its denuclearization pledge." State-run CCTV News speaks with Ruan Zongze of the China Institute of International Studies about how the region should proceed as tensions escalate. http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-issues-warning-on-north-korea-on-nuclear-test?start=0 US, South Korean and Japanese officials are warning of a serious response to any "provocative" moves by North Korea, which may launch a new nuclear test as early as today, CNN is reporting. The North must understand that it will "face significant consequences &nbsp;if it continues its provocative behavior," according to a summary of the calls among the leaders from the US State Department. No details were discussed, but the US and South Korea today began joint naval exercises involving a nuclear submarine. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:57:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/us-issues-warning-on-north-korea-on-nuclear-test Nuclear weapon, North Korea, Pyongyang, Kim Jong-un, US Department of State, South Korea, CNN, Al Jazeera English US, South Korean and Japanese officials are warning of a serious response to any "provocative" moves by North Korea, which may launch a new nuclear test as early as today, CNN is reporting. The North must understand that it will "face significant consequences if it continues its provocative behavior," according to a summary of the calls among the leaders from the US State Department. No details were discussed, but the US and South Korea today began joint naval exercises involving a nuclear submarine. http://news.linktv.org/videos/gulag-view-google-maps-adds-north-korea?start=0 There was no Street View car cruising the streets of Pyongyang, but Google Maps has added a lot of detail to its formerly blank map of North Korea. Satellite images and the work of "citizen cartographers" has helped Google add things like streets, landmarks, train stations -- and gulags.<br /> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:20:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/gulag-view-google-maps-adds-north-korea North Korea, Google Maps, Google, Satellite imagery, Pyongyang, The Huffington Post There was no Street View car cruising the streets of Pyongyang, but Google Maps has added a lot of detail to its formerly blank map of North Korea. Satellite images and the work of "citizen cartographers" has helped Google add things like streets, landmarks, train stations -- and gulags. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korean-scientists-get-forensic-on-dprk-rocket-linkasia?start=0 South Korean scientists have examined parts of the DPRK's Unha-3 rocket from debris fished out of the sea last month. And as South Korean broadcaster MBC reports, while the rocket shows a surprising degree of sophistication, North Korea still has a ways to go before it can become a reliable weapon.&nbsp; Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:33:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korean-scientists-get-forensic-on-dprk-rocket-linkasia North Korea, South Korea, Unha, Ballistic missile, Nuclear weapons testing, Intermediate-range ballistic missile, Pyongyang, Kim Jong-un, Nuclear weapon, Anti-nuclear movement South Korean scientists have examined parts of the DPRK's Unha-3 rocket from debris fished out of the sea last month. And as South Korean broadcaster MBC reports, while the rocket shows a surprising degree of sophistication, North Korea still has a ways to go before it can become a reliable weapon. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-threats-a-real-cause-for-concern-linkasia-12513?start=0 The United Nations sanctions come in response to fears that North Korea is close to being able to launch a nuclear-tipped missile capable of hitting Japan and South Korea. LinkAsia speaks with Philip Yun of the Ploughshares Fund about whether there is a diplomatic way out of this impasse, and what can be done to slow escalating tensions. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:06:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-threats-a-real-cause-for-concern-linkasia-12513 North Korea, Kim Jong-un, Sanctions, Unha, Ballistic missile, Nuclear weapon, United Nations, Pyongyang, China, Nuclear weapons testing The United Nations sanctions come in response to fears that North Korea is close to being able to launch a nuclear-tipped missile capable of hitting Japan and South Korea. LinkAsia speaks with Philip Yun of the Ploughshares Fund about whether there is a diplomatic way out of this impasse, and what can be done to slow escalating tensions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/faced-with-sanctions-north-korea-vows-to-boost-military-linkasia-bulletin-12413?start=0 On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed resolution 2087, tightening sanctions against North Korea. In response, North Korea vowed to boost its military capabilities, including nuclear deterrence. Footage from Reuters. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:54:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/faced-with-sanctions-north-korea-vows-to-boost-military-linkasia-bulletin-12413 North Korea, UN Security Council, Nuclear weapon, Kim Jong-un, Economic sanctions, Pyongyang, International sanctions, Korean Peninsula, United Nations, Susan Rice On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed resolution 2087, tightening sanctions against North Korea. In response, North Korea vowed to boost its military capabilities, including nuclear deterrence. Footage from Reuters. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-nuke-rocket-tests-will-target-us?start=0 North Korea has responded to fresh UN sanctions with a belligerent statement vowing to carry out rocket launches and a nuclear test targeting the United States, its "sworn enemy." <span id="articleText">China's foreign ministry urged its ally to act in a "cautious and prudent way."</span> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:42:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-nuke-rocket-tests-will-target-us North Korea, Nuclear weapons testing, Korean People's Army, Rocket launch, Pyongyang, United States, Ballistic missile, Kim Jong-un, China, Park Geun-hye North Korea has responded to fresh UN sanctions with a belligerent statement vowing to carry out rocket launches and a nuclear test targeting the United States, its "sworn enemy." China's foreign ministry urged its ally to act in a "cautious and prudent way." http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-welcomes-google-chairman-but-not-google-linkasia?start=0 Google's Executive Chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt accompanied former UN ambassador and New Mexico governor Bill Richardson in a high-level delegation to North Korea this past week. Broadcaster MBC gives the South Korean perspective on the trip and the reasons for going.&nbsp; Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:11:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korea-welcomes-google-chairman-but-not-google-linkasia North Korea, New Mexico, Google, Internet censorship, Bill Richardson, Pyongyang, Kim Jong-un, South Korea, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, LinkAsia Google's Executive Chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt accompanied former UN ambassador and New Mexico governor Bill Richardson in a high-level delegation to North Korea this past week. Broadcaster MBC gives the South Korean perspective on the trip and the reasons for going. http://news.linktv.org/videos/google-in-the-dprk-what-did-the-trip-accomplish-linkasia-11113?start=0 The timing of Bill Richardson and Eric Schmidt's trip to North Korea took many by surprise, including the US State Department, which called it "unhelpful". LinkAsia speaks with Andray Abrahamian, executive director of the NGO Choson Exchange, about the delegation's specific goals and the reasons for including the high-profile Schmidt. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:47:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/google-in-the-dprk-what-did-the-trip-accomplish-linkasia-11113 North Korea, Bill Richardson, Non-governmental organization, Choson Exchange, US Department of State, Google, Pyongyang, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon The timing of Bill Richardson and Eric Schmidt's trip to North Korea took many by surprise, including the US State Department, which called it "unhelpful". LinkAsia speaks with Andray Abrahamian, executive director of the NGO Choson Exchange, about the delegation's specific goals and the reasons for including the high-profile Schmidt. http://news.linktv.org/videos/why-is-googles-ceo-visiting-north-korea-linkasia?start=0 Google CEO Eric Schmidt is part of a group, along with former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson and others, that has arrived in Pyongyang. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports that Schmidt is likely to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, yet the subject of talks remains unknown. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:48:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/why-is-googles-ceo-visiting-north-korea-linkasia North Korea, Kim Jong-un, Google, Pyongyang, Bill Richardson, South Korea, New Mexico, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon Google CEO Eric Schmidt is part of a group, along with former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson and others, that has arrived in Pyongyang. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports that Schmidt is likely to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, yet the subject of talks remains unknown. http://news.linktv.org/videos/peace-between-koreas-kim-jong-uns-new-years-resolution?start=0 In a rare New Year speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an end to the confrontation with South Korea. Earlier in December North Korea successfully launched a controversial satellite, raising tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul and leaving many to wonder how sincere Kim's comments were. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:05:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/peace-between-koreas-kim-jong-uns-new-years-resolution Kim Jong-un, North Korea, South Korea, Pyongyang, Korean Central News Agency, New Year, Politics of North Korea, Korean Peninsula, Euronews In a rare New Year speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an end to the confrontation with South Korea. Earlier in December North Korea successfully launched a controversial satellite, raising tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul and leaving many to wonder how sincere Kim's comments were. http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-stroll-through-the-hermit-kingdom-linkasia-122812?start=0 What is life like for normal North Koreans? Few Westerners have ever had the experiences that former Ambassador John Everard had in the Hermit Kingdom. LinkAsia speaks with Everard, British ambassador to Pyongyang from 2006 and 2009, about his new book, "Only Beautiful Please." Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/a-stroll-through-the-hermit-kingdom-linkasia-122812 North Korea, John Everard, Western world, Hermit kingdom, Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang, Kim Jong-il, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon What is life like for normal North Koreans? Few Westerners have ever had the experiences that former Ambassador John Everard had in the Hermit Kingdom. LinkAsia speaks with Everard, British ambassador to Pyongyang from 2006 and 2009, about his new book, "Only Beautiful Please." http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-crowds-cheer-rocket-success?start=0 As North Korea's first satellite surprised some observers by staying in orbit, huge crowds cheered the successful rocket launch at a government-staged rally in Pyongyang. Soldiers "have been full of delight and strong emotions," a military chief told the crowd. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:53:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pyongyang-crowds-cheer-rocket-success North Korea, Pyongyang, Kim Il-sung Square, Rocket, Satellite, Rocket launch, Missile, Kim Jong-un, Telegraph.co.uk As North Korea's first satellite surprised some observers by staying in orbit, huge crowds cheered the successful rocket launch at a government-staged rally in Pyongyang. Soldiers "have been full of delight and strong emotions," a military chief told the crowd. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-koreas-closest-ally-regrets-rocket-launch-linkasia?start=0 China's state-run CCTV News recaps international reactions and gives China's perspective on the launch. In a sharply-worded interview response, an academic named Tao Wenzhao speaks about the "negative impact" of North Korea's actions. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:28:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-koreas-closest-ally-regrets-rocket-launch-linkasia North Korea, Unha, China, Kim Jong-un, Korean People's Army, Satellite, Rocket launch, Missile, Beijing, Pyongyang China's state-run CCTV News recaps international reactions and gives China's perspective on the launch. In a sharply-worded interview response, an academic named Tao Wenzhao speaks about the "negative impact" of North Korea's actions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korean-rocket-launch-announcement-met-with-condemnation?start=0 North Korea has announced its plan to attempt another satellite launch later this month. According to North Korea's official news agency, Pyongyang has "analyzed" and corrected the mistakes from its failed first rocket launch effort earlier this year. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:12:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/north-korean-rocket-launch-announcement-met-with-condemnation North Korea, Satellite, Rocket launch, Pyongyang, Government of North Korea, Politics of North Korea, Press TV North Korea has announced its plan to attempt another satellite launch later this month. According to North Korea's official news agency, Pyongyang has "analyzed" and corrected the mistakes from its failed first rocket launch effort earlier this year. http://news.linktv.org/videos/sexiest-man-alive-spoof-fools-chinas-communist-party-linkasia-113012?start=0 The American satirical news outlet The Onion ran a piece last week naming North Korean leader Kim Jong-un the Sexiest Man Alive. Something must have been lost in translation, because China's Communist Party-run People's Daily picked up the story with a straight face. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:01:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/sexiest-man-alive-spoof-fools-chinas-communist-party-linkasia-113012 Kim Jong-un, The Onion, People's Daily, North Korea, News satire, Pyongyang, China, Communist Party of China, Beijing, United States The American satirical news outlet The Onion ran a piece last week naming North Korean leader Kim Jong-un the Sexiest Man Alive. Something must have been lost in translation, because China's Communist Party-run People's Daily picked up the story with a straight face. http://news.linktv.org/videos/new-evidence-of-north-korea-missile-tests-uncovered-linkasia-bulletin-111312?start=0 Commercial satellite images show that the North Korean government is still attempting the development of long-range missiles, despite previous failed attempts. Joel S. Wit, founder of North Korea policy blog 38 North, speaks with LinkAsia about the evidence and what it means for Korean Peninsula stability. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:24:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/new-evidence-of-north-korea-missile-tests-uncovered-linkasia-bulletin-111312 North Korea, Missile, Satellite imagery, Korean Peninsula, Pyongyang, Government of North Korea, Korean People's Army, Kim Jong-un, Ballistic missile, LinkAsia Commercial satellite images show that the North Korean government is still attempting the development of long-range missiles, despite previous failed attempts. Joel S. Wit, founder of North Korea policy blog 38 North, speaks with LinkAsia about the evidence and what it means for Korean Peninsula stability. http://news.linktv.org/videos/obamas-second-term-south-koreas-perspective-linkasia?start=0 In the wake of President Obama's re-election, South Korean officials see an opportunity for strengthened US ties in the face of a rising China. Broadcaster MBC reports on what forms US-South Korean relations will take in the next four years.&nbsp; Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:58:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/obamas-second-term-south-koreas-perspective-linkasia South Korea, Barack Obama, Kim Jong-un, North Korea, Politics of the United States, US presidential election, 2012, China, Pyongyang, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, LinkAsia In the wake of President Obama's re-election, South Korean officials see an opportunity for strengthened US ties in the face of a rising China. Broadcaster MBC reports on what forms US-South Korean relations will take in the next four years. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-extends-missile-range-to-counter-northern-nukes-linkasia?start=0 The US signed off on amending a 2001 agreement this past week, increasing South Korea's ballistic missile range from 300 to 800 kilometers. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on what effect it will have on preventing a North Korean attack. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:48:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-korea-extends-missile-range-to-counter-northern-nukes-linkasia South Korea, Missile defense, North Korea, Ballistic missile, Lee Myung-bak, Kim Jong-un, Nuclear weapon, Seoul, Pyongyang, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation The US signed off on amending a 2001 agreement this past week, increasing South Korea's ballistic missile range from 300 to 800 kilometers. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on what effect it will have on preventing a North Korean attack.