Anthony Kuhn appears in the following:
For A North Korean Defector Turned Journalist, Warming Ties Are Cause For Worry
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
South Korea barred Kim Myong Song, a reporter for the Chosun Ilbo newspaper, from covering a meeting with North Korean officials. He believes they were concerned his presence could derail the talks.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Kicks Off New Year With Address And A Warning To U.S.
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
In his New Year's Day address, Kim Jong Un said he's committed to denuclearization, but warned North Korea will take a "new path" if the U.S. maintains sanctions against his country.
North Korean Leader Addresses Policy Issues In New Year's Address
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Kim Jong Un declared that --while denuclearization is still his goal — his nation may have to follow a "new path" if the U.S. insists on unilateral action on that issue.
Japan Plans To Resume Commercial Whaling Operations
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Japan's government said Wednesday that it will start commercial whaling again in July and leave the International Whaling Commission. The commission banned commercial whaling more than 30 years ago.
South Korea Sends 1st Train In Plan To Reconnect With North
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
The two Koreas have taken another remarkable step toward linking up — by train.
South Korean Train Heads To The North For The First Time In More Than A Decade
Friday, November 30, 2018
South Korean trains crossed over into North Korea on Friday for the first time in a decade. South Korea is pushing to link the two countries' railways, despite stalled talks on the nuclear issue.
China Tries To Woo A Sprawling Global Chinese Diaspora
Monday, October 29, 2018
China is extending its reach into emigre communities overseas in remarkable ways. Harnessing their energy, know-how and capital is one more facet of President Xi Jinping's "Chinese dream."
Japanese Journalist Is Freed After 3 Years As Captive In Syria
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Jumpei Yasuda was taken hostage by al-Nusra Front, the al-Qaida affiliate in Syria, in 2015. Japanese officials say he was freed on Tuesday and is now in Turkey.
News Brief: Israel After Khashoggi's Killing, Trump Signs Opioid Bill
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
President Trump will sign a bill to address the opioid epidemic today. Also, we look at relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia after Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
Japanese Journalist Released After 3 Years' Captivity In Syria
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
A Japanese journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2015 has been released. Jumpei Yasuda was released to Turkish officials near the border with Syria.
Why Secretary Of State Pompeo's Latest Trip To Asia Was Remarkable In 2 Ways
Monday, October 08, 2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spent the past few days traveling in East Asia. He left Beijing on Monday after visiting Japan, North and South Korea, and China.
Pompeo Describes Talks With North Korea's Leader As 'Productive'
Monday, October 08, 2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korea's Kim Jong Un for more than two hours on Sunday. Pompeo cited progress toward an agreement in which North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons.
Chinese Leaders Leverage Media To Shape How The World Perceives China
Thursday, October 04, 2018
Under President Xi Jinping, China has devoted massive resources to burnish its global image and focus overwhelming media attention on its leader. Now, "Xi Jinping is the message," observes one expert.
The Reaction To Tariffs In China
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The tit-for-tat trade war is putting pressure on Chinese President Xi Jinping from inside his own country.
China Sets Tariffs On $60 Billion In U.S. Goods, Retaliating Against U.S. Duties
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Hours after President Trump announced tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, Beijing responded with its own levies on $60 billion worth of U.S. products.
Chinese Activist Arrested By Police Mid-Interview
Sunday, August 05, 2018
Authorities in China have detained an 84-year-old dissident academic Sun Wenguang. They burst into his home and dragged him away just as he was being interviewed by U.S. government broadcaster, VOA.
Pompeo Talks North Korea Denuclearization In Singapore
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations are meeting in Singapore amid concerns about North Korea and the state of U.S.-China relations.
U.S. Marks Return Of Remains Of U.S. Soldiers Who Died In Korean War
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
The U.S. military held a ceremony to mark the return of the remains of U.S. soldiers who died in the Korean War. It comes at a sensitive time for U.S. relations with North Korea.
According To Reports North Korea Still Producing Missiles
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Reports that North Korea has continued to work on its ballistic missile program have come as no surprise to the South Korean government, which continues to try to build links to the North.
North Korea Returns Remains Of 55 U.S. Servicemen Killed In Korean War
Friday, July 27, 2018
A U.S. Air Force plane has left North Korea with the remains of U.S. service members killed during the Korean War. There will be a repatriation ceremony August 1.