North Korea
Geoffrey Cain, the GlobalPost's correspondent in Seoul, South Korea, discusses the deteriorating situation on the peninsula, as tensions continue to rise with North Korea.
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Recording made INSIDE @VOA_Seoul of latest daily protest targeting another occupant in our bldg., @FSC_Korea: http://is.gd/8K4z1xby Steve Herman via twitter 6/13/2013 7:52:10 AM -
Yonhap quotes prosecutors saying ex #ROK NIS (spy agency) chief indicted today on charges of meddling in 2012 presidential election.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/14/2013 3:37:43 AM
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"American Quality, North Korean Pricing": http://is.gd/hqRB3p #vodka #NYCby Steve Herman via twitter 6/14/2013 4:20:09 AM
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Singer @AvrilLavigne confirms canceling July 31 gig at World Peace Concert in #Hiroshima, #Japan.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/14/2013 4:28:05 AM
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Singer @AvrilLavigne reportedly cancels (without explanation) July 31 gig at World Peace Concert in #Hiroshima, #Japan.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/14/2013 4:29:34 AM
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US will host #Japan & #ROK for bilat consultations on #DPRK June 18 & trilat dialogue June 19.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/15/2013 1:41:19 AM
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Chosun Ilbo (sometimes reliable): #DPRK moves semi-submersibles to forward base near NLL in Yellow Sea. http://is.gd/Howk7N #Koreaby Steve Herman via twitter 6/17/2013 2:13:53 AM
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.@facklernyt: 8 Arrested in Tokyo Fights Involving Anti-Korean Group - http://is.gd/6I5DwO #Japanby Steve Herman via twitter 6/18/2013 2:22:43 AM
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#DPRK foreign minister has arrived in Beijing for talks with PRC foreign minister.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/18/2013 4:18:46 AM
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#TEPCO: Highly radioactive strontium & tritium in groundwater found below #Fukushima #nuclear plant but no leaks into Pacific Ocean.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/19/2013 4:13:38 AM
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Kyodo: Sources says #Japan's MUFG to buy controlling stake in #Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/22/2013 1:28:46 AM
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Yonhap: Diplomatic sources in Seoul say members of 6-party talks moving forward to lay foundation for possible resumption of negotiations.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/23/2013 3:56:52 AM
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Yonhap: Websites of #ROK presidential office & another government agency shut down in apparent hacking attacks.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/25/2013 2:28:06 AM
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Nelson Report: US official calls "fabrication" Asahi report White House OK'd Special Envoy to talk with #DPRK about resuming 6 Party talks.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/27/2013 2:46:17 AM
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US official: Story based on attempts by those sympathetic to the North trying to build pressure on US to meet with #DPRK on their terms.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/27/2013 2:47:41 AM
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Yonhap: #ROK & #PRC leaders in Beijing agree to launch high-level security dialog, agree #DPRK nukes not acceptable under any conditions.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/27/2013 10:56:27 AM
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Kyodo: #Japan Cabinet sets upper house election for July 21.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/28/2013 12:00:22 AM
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North Korean defectors in #ROK planning Saturday launch towards #DPRK of balloons from Paju with anti-NK leaflets.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/28/2013 12:15:51 PM
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Previous balloon launch attempts were thwarted by #ROK authorities.by Steve Herman via twitter 6/28/2013 12:50:50 PM
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Grandson of #Samsung founder detained. Judge issued warrant for #CJ Group chmn. Lee Jay-hyun on charges of embezzlement, tax evasion, etc.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/2/2013 1:00:16 AM
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Effective today (July 2) ban imposed in 1948 (Smith-Mundt Act) on distribution of VOA and RFE content inside U.S. has ended.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/2/2013 4:25:40 AM
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SI: Dennis Rodman says his trip to #DPRK merits him being a finalist for the Nobel Peace Prize - http://is.gd/M7wV6Nby Steve Herman via twitter 7/3/2013 1:59:21 AM
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Bae 'interview' by pro-#DPRK organ seems intended raise awareness of his plight & to use the American as a bargaining chip.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/3/2013 12:25:06 PM
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Bae quoted saying his health "not that good" & he's guilty (of unspecified crimes) & requests "pardon" from #DPRK & "the US Government."by Steve Herman via twitter 7/3/2013 12:28:54 PM
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Bae: "My acts may be difficult to forgive, but my wish is to solve this matter smoothly and quickly so that I can meet my family again."by Steve Herman via twitter 7/3/2013 12:29:33 PM
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We cannot confirm veracity of Bae's quotes -- it's all from "interview" printed in pro-#DPRK Chosun Sinbo & excerpts aired by #CNN.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/3/2013 12:31:12 PM
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If #DPRK officials hoping Bae "interview" will create sympathy for their captive & raise int'l awareness, their timing is not good. #Egyptby Steve Herman via twitter 7/3/2013 12:36:04 PM
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#ROK Unification Ministry: "Opening call" to #DPRK side was made at 0900 KST today. #Koreaby Steve Herman via twitter 7/4/2013 12:58:56 AM
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VOA radio report (runs 1:20): ROK proposes low-level talks for Saturday with DPRK - Kaesong http://soundcloud.com/voa-korea/kaesong on #SoundCloudby Steve Herman via twitter 7/4/2013 5:33:36 AM
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#ROK Unification Ministry: #DPRK agrees to hold inter-Korean governmental working level talks at Tongilgak on July 6 at 10 AM.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/4/2013 11:55:35 AM
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HSBC pulling out of retail #banking in #ROK.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/5/2013 8:38:56 AM
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US DoD: Interceptor missile shot from Vandenberg AFB fails to hit long-range ballistic missile launched from Kwajalein Atoll.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/5/2013 11:45:44 PM
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#UN Commission set up to investigate human rights violations in #DPRK has begun its operations with an initial meeting in Geneva.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/5/2013 11:51:25 PM
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Yonhap: Talks underway to arrange visit to #ROK later this year by #Russia President Putin.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/6/2013 12:48:05 AM
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OZ714 passenger @BenLevy74's photo after crash landing @flySFO: http://is.gd/c9Z6HQ @AsianaAirlines #sfocrashby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 1:16:23 AM
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Biggest nationality represented onboard OZ214: 141 Chinese as flight originated at PVG prior to ICN & then on to ill-fated SFO landing.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 1:43:49 AM
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Officials now say all accounted for from OZ214. 2 fatalities, 182 sent to hospitals. 123 unscathed & still @flySFO. #sfocrashby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 3:05:23 AM
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No identities yet released on the 2 fatalities on OZ214. 1 is apparently a Chinese female passenger. @AsianaAirlines #sfocrashby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 3:07:09 AM
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Reuters: OZ214 crash @flySFO further tarnishes @AsianaAirlines' safety record - http://is.gd/05PB16 #aviationby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 3:14:15 AM
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#ROK transport ministry now briefing reporters in Seoul about OZ214 crash landing @flySFO. @AsianaAirlinesby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 3:21:12 AM
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#DPRK radio has broadcast full text of agreement with #ROK after talks on Kaesong Industrial Zone. #Koreaby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 3:42:19 AM
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#ROK businessmen to be allowed to visit #Kaesong on Wednesday to check/adjust idled factory equipment. #Koreaby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 3:57:23 AM
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MT @DanAshleyABC7: The 2 confirmed deaths in #sfocrash identified as 16-year old girls.by Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 6:26:44 AM
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VOA: OZ214 was flying too slow just before crash landing - http://is.gd/S4t9fj #sfocrash #aviation #Korea @AsianaAirlinesby Steve Herman via twitter 7/7/2013 10:22:23 PM
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RT @benjaminbland: Metallica to play Jakarta in August, confirming, as long suspected, that they're harder than Aerosmith, who cancelled fo…by Steve Herman via twitter 7/9/2013 7:57:00 AM
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