What is Pyongyang thinking?
Our top story tonight... South Korea says two soldiers were killed after the North attacked Yeonpyeong Island. Seoul's international allies quickly condemned the North's actions. Beijing appealed for...
View ArticleWill it deter or provoke North Korea?
The USS George Washington is America’s massive nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. And it’s on its way to the Yellow Sea, not far from the site of Tuesday’s deadly clash between North and South Korea....
View ArticleSorrow & symbolism in North Korea
North Korean television aired footage of late leader Kim Jong Il's funeral procession for three hours on Wednesday. Every detail was highly choreographed. Kim Jong Il's coffin is draped in the Worker's...
View ArticleChange in North Korea
The man who oversaw one of the world's biggest armies is out. Less clear is who takes over Ri Yong Ho's position as North Korea's powerful army chief. And more importantly, what does it mean? Click to...
View ArticleWhat is needed to stop torture?
It has been 30 years since the United Nations adopted the Convention Against Torture, which commits all governments to combating the abuse. And yet, torture remains widespread across Asia. Amnesty...
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