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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On the banks of North Korea:See the full gallery here
A North Korean soldier holds a badminton racket on the banks of Yalu River near the North Korean town of Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, May 20, 2011. REUTERS/Jacky Chen
by Clare Richardsonon Apr 2, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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I dished a couple of humorous tidbits about my #DPRK trip to @opcofamerica's Bulletin: http://is.gd/wq0TdI #journalismby Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 2:07:42 AM -
RT @dicklp: #Olympic hosting exclusive: Tokyo 2020 athletes would swim through human sewage in bay. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/asia/article3855517.ece #Japanby Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 2:36:45 AM
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Caveat on #DPRK tales of sex, blood & Bibles: http://www.businessinsider.com/did-kim-jong-un-execute-his-ex-girlfriend-2013-8 @mradamtaylorby Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 3:01:32 AM
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The Nation: TG600 BKK-HKG flight hits turbulence, 20 passengers about the A380 jet injured. #aviationby Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 9:04:15 AM
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US Amb. Robert King, scheduled to go to #DPRK this weekend, now reportedly NOT going to be flying there.by Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 2:56:20 PM
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The senior US envoy had been planning to press #DPRK to release imprisoned American Kenneth Bae.by Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 2:57:08 PM
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US gov't officials saying #DPRK withdrew invitation for Amb. King's visit.by Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 3:07:12 PM
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US State Dept. "gravely concerned" about Kenneth Bae's health, continues to urge #DPRK grant him special amnesty & immediate release him.by Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 3:23:27 PM
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USGS: Alaska M7.0 #quake - http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000jdt7 (No tsunami alert).by Steve Herman via twitter 8/30/2013 4:48:36 PM
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Imagery indicates major construction at #DPRK's Sohae Launching Station - http://is.gd/Xv1O0i (via @SAISHopkins)by Steve Herman via twitter 8/31/2013 5:57:39 AM
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Dunkin' Donuts HQ intervenes after #Thailand franchise airs racist advert - http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/08/31/us-dunkin-donuts-hq-forced-step-after-racist-row-breaks-out-over-thailand-advertby Steve Herman via twitter 8/31/2013 9:57:37 AM
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Kyodo: #TEPCO says very high radiation levels Sat. at #Fukushima-1 NPP tanks & a connecting pipe may indicate fresh radioactive water leak.by Steve Herman via twitter 8/31/2013 5:27:05 PM
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#TEPCO: "It can't be denied" there could be several fresh radioactive water leaks at #Fukushima-1. Doses up to 1800 mSv/hr detected on site.by Steve Herman via twitter 8/31/2013 5:38:04 PM
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Yomiuri: #Japan GSDF to joint #RIMPAC marine warfare exercises off #Hawaii for 1st time in 2014 - http://is.gd/Tz1888by Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 1:26:25 AM
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Kyodo: #Japan gov't Tuesday to unveil steps to deal with #Fukushima radioactive water.by Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 4:48:34 AM
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#ROK Unification Ministry: S. Korea will give $6.3 in humanitarian aid this year to #DPRK via @WHO.by Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 6:16:00 AM
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In #Bhutan via @BBSBhutan: 8 Army bomb squad personnel died on the spot while preparing for the disposal of old ammunition.by Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 7:55:36 AM
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Rare #tornado in suburban Tokyo injures 27 people, damages homes & cars. Video: http://is.gd/2dCZO0 & http://is.gd/SM58Hw #Japanby Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 8:20:35 AM
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#Japan PM Abe: #TEPCO can't handle #Fukushima water contamination crisis..."gov't will lead providing a comprehensive solution."by Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 9:30:43 AM
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Prime Min. Abe: "Drastic action" needed to handle radioactive water crisis at #Fukushima-1 NPP. #Japan #nuclearby Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 9:31:52 AM
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My VOA SE Asia radio report on the crackdown on social media commentary: http://is.gd/CSOzEs #Facebook #Thailand #Vietnamby Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 9:57:13 AM
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Web version of my VOA report on SE Asia crackdown on social media commentary: http://is.gd/QPsZP4 #Facebook #Thailand #Vietnamby Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 2:58:06 PM
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Asahi: Injury toll from rare #tornado near Tokyo rises to 63 - http://is.gd/lG9LDk #Japanby Steve Herman via twitter 9/2/2013 3:23:50 PM
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Reuters: Ex-NBA'er @dennisrodman en route to Pyongyang today for return #DPRK trip sponsored by Irish bookie - http://is.gd/BMcPeTby Steve Herman via twitter 9/3/2013 1:21:21 AM
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My VOA radio report on #Japan's gov't stepping into the #Fukushima cleanup - http://is.gd/SXsqyM #nuclear #TEPCOby Steve Herman via twitter 9/3/2013 7:47:39 AM
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Web version of my VOA report on #Japan public funds for #Fukushima cleanup - http://is.gd/ZM2qtn #nuclearby Steve Herman via twitter 9/3/2013 9:13:04 AM
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In a Bangkok bar & just got news flash #Thailand alcohol excise tax raised 7-15% with "immediate effect." Worried my tab will be revised.by Steve Herman via twitter 9/3/2013 11:08:59 AM
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#DPRK radio notes arrival today in Pyongyang of @dennisrodman, says met at airport by vice minister of Physical Culture & Sports.by Steve Herman via twitter 9/3/2013 2:03:00 PM
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Arrival of @dennisrodman & delegation at Pyongyang airport: #DPRK http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTPqZovCIAAzSWN.jpg
by Steve Herman via twitter 9/3/2013 2:25:20 PM
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