South Korea's national intelligence service reports that North Korean leader Kim Jung-il has chosen a possible successor -- his third son, Kim Jong-un. John Park of the United States Institute of Peace discusses the significance of the announcement.
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Interview (video)
June 2, 2009
North Korea’s frail leader chooses a successor
Interview (video)
May 26, 2009
North Korea pushes further toward global confrontation
North Korea has pushed itself even further toward confrontation with major world powers after tests of a nuclear bomb and short-range missiles. Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the threat posed by North Korea, how countries in the region have responded and what comes next.
Audio
November 13, 2008
Iran skirts talks with Obama administration
Though Iran has called for direct talks without conditions in the past, its leaders are now backing away somewhat from President-elect Barack Obama, who has expressed more openness to such discussions than the current president.
Video
November 5, 2008
Russia plans to deploy missiles near Poland
Russia announced it may deploy short-range missiles near Poland in response to a proposed American missile defense shield in eastern Europe.
