Podcasts about north korean leader kim jong

On September 13, North Korean Leader Kim Jong met with Russian President Vladmir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia's most advanced space launch site. The meeting sparked concern in the West that Kim could supply Russia with weapons and munitions for its war in Ukraine and speculation about what North Korea would receive in return. In this episode, Ken Gause and Paul Schwartz discuss the significance of the meeting and its implications for US policy makers. Ken Gause is an expert on the North Korean leadership and political system. He has written several books on North Korea, focusing on its politics, military apparatus, and internal security system, including “North Korean House of Cards.” Paul Schwartz is a Research Scientist with CNA's Russia Studies Program.  Further Reading A War of Attrition: Assessing the Impact of Equipment Shortages on Russian Military Operations in Ukraine  

Korea24 – 2021.07.07. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: South Korea is at the onset of a fourth pandemic wave, the government has concluded, as the country reported one-thousand-212 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, marking the second-highest daily figure since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country. The government warned that the current situation in the capital region is very serious, citing that new cases are nearly doubling each day. (Eunice Kim) - In-Depth News Analysis Part 1: Professor Dale Fisher from the Department of Medicine at the National University of Singapore, who is also the chair of both the National Infection Prevention and Control Committee and the WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, discusses Singapore’s next new phase of living with COVID-19 and what South Korea could learn from it. - In-Depth News Analysis Part 2: Some suggest the "grave incident" that North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un was referring to, which led to the replacement of senior officials, is related to food shortages. Chad O’Carroll, CEO of Korea Risk Group, delves into the recent personnel reshuffle, North Korea’s food situation and more. - Korea Trending with Walter Lee: A cleaner at a top university is found dead on school grounds(서울대 청소노동자, 기숙사 휴게실서 사망 발견), an army academy held a party with hundreds attending amid the pandemic(육군 3사관학교 생도 500여 명 '노마스크' 삼겹살 파티), and BTS' “Butter” sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 for its 6th consecutive week(BTS ‘버터’ 빌보드 6주간 1위 기록). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares Angela Mi Young Hur’s “Folklorn,” a story that contains elements of her own life as a daughter of Korean immigrants and mixes in Korean folktales. Barry talks about how the thoughtful piece delves into race, ethnicity, gender, and family. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times on a center in Seoul that supports multicultural families. He then shares a Korea Herald piece that discusses how Seoul still presents many challenges towards owners of electric cars or vehicles(EVs).

Korea24 – 2021.01.07. (Thursday) - News Briefing: South Korea’s benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) closed above the 3,000 point benchmark for the first time ever Thursday. Institutional buying powered the historic high, which also reflected expectations that Washington will pursue expanded stimulus policies. (Robert Koehler) - In-Depth News Analysis: Professor Brian Myers of Dongseo University and Dr. James Kim from The Asan Institute for Policy Studies give their thoughts on North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un's vows to strengthen Pyongyang's defense capabilities, a remark made during a rare Worker's Party Congress. They also discuss what lies ahead in US-N.Korea talks with a new Biden administration. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: A new bill that will hold employers accountable for serious workplace disasters was approved by a parliamentary subcommittee(중대재해법), a Congolese TV personality in Korea is serving time for sex trafficking and assault(콩고 왕자 라비), and Chung Mong-gyu is elected for his third term as the head of the Korea Football Association(정몽규 대한축구협회장 당선). - Explore Korea: Andy St. Louis of Seoul Art Friend talks about two artists showcased at Kukje Gallery(국제 갤러리). Jenny Holzer's exhibition deploys text and language via LED sign installations and projections, and Jean-Michel Othoniel demonstrates his artistry through glass sculpture. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times featuring hotel service robots and a Korea Herald story that lists ways people are working out as many gyms are shut down across the country due to social distancing measures.

Korea24 – 2020.11.18. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: Concerns are rising over a new wave of COVID-19 in South Korea, after daily infections surpassed 300 for the first time in more than two months. The government, however, has no immediate plan to further heighten social distancing. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Daniel Yoo, Head of Global Investment at Yuanta Securities Korea, and Mergers and Acquisitions expert Professor Ryoo Joohan from Hanyang University discuss the nation's top carrier Korean Air's acquisition of their once-rival Asiana Airlines. They delve into how this huge move could affect the companies and the industry, as well as the issues lying ahead. (대한항공 아시아나 통합) - Korea Trending with Alex Sigrist: The nephew of North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un was reportedly taken into CIA custody(김한솔), the Seoul High Court upholds the rulings on two producers of the audition reality show Produce 101 for vote-rigging(프로듀스101), and BTS unveils a music video teaser trailer of its title track “Life Goes On” from its upcoming album, "BE(Deluxe Edition)."(방탄소년단 뮤비 티저 공개). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares the graphic novel "Nineteen(열아홉)" by Ancco(앙꼬). He discusses how this memoir addresses the experiences, relationships, and challenges that young people face as they transition into adulthood. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a story from the Korea Herald that talks about a Korean relic from the Joseon era and its journey back to South Korea(앙부일구).

Korea24 – 2020.06.29. (Monday) - News Briefing: The ruling Democratic Party(DP) has produced chairpersons for 17 of 18 parliamentary standing committees, but without the participation of the main opposition United Future Party(UFP) breaking a 35-year old convention of assigning the posts according to the seat distribution by parties. (Sam Im) - In-Depth News Analysis Part 1: Dr. Bruce Klingner, former CIA deputy division chief for Korea and current senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses what to make of North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un's order to suspend military actions and remove propaganda speakers just as inter-Korean tensions were at their height. - In-Depth News Analysis Part 2: Daniel Yoo, Head of Global Investment at Yuanta Securities Korea, talks about the Japanese restrictions on exports imposed onto South Korea and how it has affected both economies for the past year. - Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: The government offers financial aid to South Korean airlines amid COVID-19 (항공산업 지원), a survey asks how people feel about public agencies switching employee statuses from irregular to regular (인국공 정규직 전환), and U.S. President Donald Trump takes down a retweet containing racist remarks. - Sports: Yoo Jee-ho from Yonhap News Agency talks about the government's decision to allow sports fans into stadiums, though in a limited capacity to follow proper social distancing. He also shares the results of the much-anticipated match between K League 1's top two teams as well as the latest KBO standings. - Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares an article from the Korea Times on the South Korean health authorities advising companies to encourage their employees to take their summer vacations in September. He also shares an article on the Korea Herald on the victims of relationship violence and where victims can go for help.

Korea24 – 2020.04.21. (Tuesday) - News Briefing Part 1: News broke out Tuesday that North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un was gravely ill post-surgery. However, South Korean officials say it has not detected any such indications. Oliver Hotham, managing editor of NK News, helps set everything straight and fills us in on the topic. - News Briefing Part 2: During a coronavirus press briefing at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump confirms that he rejected South Korea's offer on defense cost-sharing. (Rosyn Park) - In-Depth News Analysis: Paul Carver, Director of Seoul Global Center, and Nancy Kim, Seoul-based freelance journalist, join the show to discuss the issue of foreign residents being excluded from most government emergency relief funds despite also having been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak. - Korea Trending with Jacco Zwetsloot: The Korean Baseball Organization officially announces the start of the 2020 season, actor Ha Jung-woo (하정우) helps police to nab extortionists and soccer star Son Heung-min(손흥민) heads to the Marine Corps for basic training. - Touch Base in Seoul: Stand-up comedian Choi Jung-yoon shares how she transitioned from journalism to stand-up comedy. She also talks about what the stand-up comedy scene is like in South Korea, from both on stage and the audience.

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss the historic visit by President Trump to North Korea as he continues in his efforts to improve US relations with Kim Jong-un. What is the significance of this event, and how could this impact the situation on the Korean Peninsula moving forward? Guests:Ian Miles Cheong - Managing Editor at HumanEvents.com | Journalist Attacked at ANTIFA Event & ANTIFA'S HistoryWalter Smolarek - Producer for Loud and Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from South Korea: President Trump's Historic Visit to North KoreaGareth Porter - Investigative Historian & Journalist | US-Iran Tension & Who Has Influence Over Trump's Foreign Policy DecisionsBob Schlehuber - Producer for 'By Any Means Necessary' | Recap of Democratic Presidential Debate Round 1While covering an ANTIFA event over the weekend in Portland, Oregon, Journalist Andy Ngo was physically assaulted and subsequently hospitalized after being targeted for attack by masked individuals. Ian Miles Cheong, Managing Editor at HumanEvents.com, returns to the program to talk about the details surrounding the attack on Ngo, the history of violence connected to ANTIFA, and how this type of incident threatens the future of independent journalism. President Trump made history by becoming the first sitting US President to enter North Korea when he crossed the Demilitarized Zone to meet with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un. Walter Smolarek, Producer for Loud and Clear on Radio Sputnik, joins the show from South Korea to discuss some of the reactions to Trump's visit into North Korea, views in South Korea about the issue of Korean reunification, John Bolton's influence on Trump's foreign policy, and how the military and intelligence agencies can alter the President's international plans.After a US drone was shot down last month by Iran, it appeared that the potential for a major military conflict between the US and Iran was reaching dangerous levels. Investigative Historian & Journalist Gareth Porter returns to 'Fault Lines' to provide analysis on the current tension between the US and Iran, why President Trump decided against taking military action, and which individuals have the most sway over Trump's foreign policy decision making.For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined in-studio by Bob Schlehuber, Producer for 'By Any Means Necessary,' to recap last week's Democratic Presidential debates and which candidates are emerging as legitimate contenders to win the nomination. Additionally, they discuss some of the scenes surrounding the debates, the various interest groups and media organizations in attendance, and if Joe Biden should still be considered the frontrunner in this Democratic field.

On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon talks about President Trump's trip to the United Kingdom and some key issues such as the Steele Dossier that Trump could bring up in conversation with UK Prime Minister Theresa May. Will possible UK meddling in the US political process be discussed, or will this meeting just be mostly for show?Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | President Trump Meets with Theresa May, The US-UK Relationship & An Update on Julian AssangeMark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Mainstream Media Deception & The Evolution of President Trump's CabinetStephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | The Bipartisan Foreign Policy Consensus in Washington DCCaleb Maupin - Journalist & Political Analyst | US-China Relations & The 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square ProtestsJohn Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' | The Steele Dossier, Impeachment Politics & President Trump's Political Style President Trump is currently in the United Kingdom where he is meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May a day after spending time with Queen Elizabeth II and members of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. Patrick Henningsen, a Journalist and the Founder of 21stCenturyWire.com, joins today's show to discuss the likely topics of conversation between Trump and May, why Trump should ask her about the Steele Dossier and other sensitive topics, and the state of the relationship between the United States and United Kingdom. Additionally, they discuss Julian Assange's current legal situation, the medical treatment he is receiving in prison, and the possibility that he will face extradition to either the United States or Sweden.A North Korean official who had previously been reported as "purged" by North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un appeared at a concert with Kim which seems to refute this past report. Mark Sleboda, an International Relations & Security Analyst, returns to the program to talk about the history of media stories on high-profile killings in North Korea, campaigns of deception from mainstream media outlets, the view of the Trump administration's foreign policy inside of the Russian government, and the evolution of Trump's Cabinet since the start of his Presidency. Despite Republicans and Democrats appearing to be in conflict on nearly every issue, both party establishments tend to have very similar views when it comes to US foreign policy. Writer and Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman joins Garland to talk about the bipartisan consensus on foreign policy in Washington DC, the power of the mainstream media in shaping public opinion, and what the main takeaways should be from Robert Mueller's press conference.We have reached the 30th Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests which were a major international event with a great deal of cultural significance. Journalist Caleb Maupin returns to the show to discuss the events that occurred in June of 1989, how the media has reported on this subject, the nature of US-China relations today, and the strategic manner in which the Chinese government pursues international relations.For the final segment, Garland is joined in-studio by former CIA Officer John Kiriakou for a conversation about the history of the Steele Dossier and the likelihood that Congressional Democrats will move forward with efforts to impeach President Trump. They also analyze the US-China trade war and how President Trump's political experience and style are impacting his effectiveness and ability to accomplish his goals.

Paul was joined on the Expert Series by Pentagon China Analyst and Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro, to discuss last week’s historic summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un. Dr. Mastro’s work is focused on analyzing strategic developments in Asia from the perspective of the Chinese and ascertaining what drives their strategy and rationale on critical security issues. In this discussion, Dr. Mastro describes the relationship between China and North Korea and what each party is trying to accomplish bilaterally, and with other powers that have an interest in the region. Regarding the Trump-Kim Summit, she explains how it went exactly the way China hoped it would, and in a way, exactly how they orchestrated it.

Dubai: It’s amazing how a tweet can wreck your week, especially when that tweet comes from Donald Trump. Early Sunday morning, the G7 was preparing to sign their annual joint statement on the economy, when Trump began tweeting about Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, calling him weak and dishonest. As you can imagine when world leaders start calling each other names, the situation has turned ugly. Trump hasn’t tweeted since, but apparently satisfied that he raised enough hackles in the Western hemisphere, he flew off to Singapore to meet with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un on nuclear disarmament. Those last two paragraphs sound like the start of a global disaster movie. Just so you know that this week isn’t just about Trump, we also have the UK voting to approve the Brexit agreements made with the EU so far. If that fails, expect a fresh challenge to British Prime Minister Theresa May’s tenure by week’s end. Still looking for good news? There’s always the World Cup, which starts on Thursday. Some European countries, including the UK, are refusing to send any dignitaries or politicians, in protest at recent controversies surrounding Russia, while the Arab’s world first global football superstar, Mohammad Salah, will likely be out due to injury. Hopefully, you’ll be able to take some time off for Eid al Fitr, which is expected to start on either Thursday or Friday. After this week’s news, you’re going to need a short holiday.

In the first half of the show, ABC’s Lana Zak reports on the heightening tension between North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump. Both leaders continue to make threats against each other and neither seems willing to back down. In The second half of the show, Joe and Alex talk to Doug Dahl with the Washington Traffic Safety commission about what the new distracted driving law actually entails. Hear The full show in this edition of the Morning News.