Donald Kirk

What’s Behind North Korea’s Offer for Unconditional Talks?

Tokyo - US envoy Stephen Bosworth struck an enigmatic note here Friday on the chances for more talks with North Korea after both South Korea and Japan flatly rebuffed …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

January 8, 2011

North Korea Boosts Tanks and Special Forces, Says South Korea

Seoul, South Korea - North Korea is building up the elite special forces used for quick strikes against South Korea and supporting the North’s nuclear and missile programs, Seoul's …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

December 31, 2010

It’s Official: North Korea Says “Modern” Nuclear Plant Is Operating

Seoul, South Korea - For the first time, North Korea made its uranium enrichment program a matter of written record Tuesday with the proud claim in the country’s leading …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

November 30, 2010

North, South Korea Trade Gunfire Across Tense Border

South Korea says that North Korean forces 'launched the first shots' in an exchange of gunfire in a remote region. The flare-up comes just before a reunion of families …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

October 29, 2010

North Korea’s Kim Jong-il Cements “Military First” Stand With Key Appointments

North Korea's Kim Jong-il gave son Kim Jong-un a military as well as a political role. The emphasis on military appointments in the politburo fortifies the "military-first policy." Seoul, …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

September 29, 2010

North Korea Releases Prisoners in Exchange for Humanitarian Aid

North Korea's release of a fishing boat and its seven-man crew in exchange for humanitarian aid could bode well for North and South Korean reconciliation. South Korea on Tuesday …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

September 7, 2010

As Part of a Diplomatic Dance for South Korea, Clinton Announces North Korea Sanctions

North Korea sanctions announced by Hilary Clinton on her visit to South Korea's DMZ Wednesday are a display of solidarity to ease South Korean concerns about the American commitment. …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor|Report

July 21, 2010

Philippines Massacre: State of Emergency Declared

The Philippines massacre of 46 people on Monday prompts President Gloria Arroyo to declare a state of emergency in the affected province. Is she ready to take on her …

By: Donald Kirk ,; TheChristianScienceMonitor

November 24, 2009

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