The death of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il and the elevation of his son Kim Jong Un could create new strategic policies in the region.
China and the U.S. have vital interests in the Korean peninsula, but they are trying to compete and cooperate at the same time — all while worried about North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
north koreaNations Want Korean Peninsula To Remain StableNPR Programs: Morning Edition Fri, 01/06/2012 - 4:38am
With N. Korea In Flux, Neighbors Reassess PoliciesNPR Programs: Morning Edition Fri, 12/23/2011 - 3:29am
As North Korea prepares for a new leader, China, South Korea and the other nations are recalibrating their policies and weighing new security concerns. North Korea mourns Kim Jong Il; son is 'successor' (AP)Ytop stories Mon, 12/19/2011 - 12:37pm
AP - North Koreans marched by the thousands Monday to their capital's landmarks to mourn Kim Jong Il, many crying uncontrollably and flailing their arms in grief over the death of their "Dear Leader." Clinton challenges Myanmar to expand its reforms (AP)Ytop stories Thu, 12/01/2011 - 3:48am
Tap Shoes May Not Shuffle Off To North KoreaNPR Programs: Morning Edition Thu, 06/02/2011 - 5:18am
A new report from the United Nations reveals some unexpected items seized as they were headed to North Korea — like dozens of tap-dancing shoes. |
