South Korea

Thursday 22nd December

One for the money Two for the show Three to get ready Go kid go

Michael Dominski, 22 December 2011
In Ryoo we have an outsider, a self-taught filmmaker from a small town far removed from the Seoul-based film industry who by his talent and will to succeed has carved out a place for himself. A review of the Ryoo Seung-wan Retrospective at the 2011 London Korean Film Festival.
Tuesday 13th December

A scorecard from Busan: did the High Level Forum contribute to aid effectiveness in conflict-affected countries?

Dan Smith and Phil Vernon, 13 December 2011
The high ambition of getting global agreement tends to lead to an unambitious convergence on the least demanding positions and commitments. How did Busan fare?
Monday 28th November

On the eve of the summit…

Amy Barry, 28 November 2011
Amy Barry who is reporting back for us waits for the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, in Busan, South Korea to begin.
Friday 18th November

South Korea: destroying the lives of the Haenyo ‘sea women’

Rebecca Johnson, 18 November 2011
A naval base being built on Jeju Island threatens to destroy the livelihoods of the iconic women shellfish divers and raise levels of rape and prostitution in the surrounding villages. On her return from Jeju, Rebecca Johnson says international action is needed to stop the military construction
Wednesday 2nd November

India, Pakistan strike friendly tones, but Afghan endgame likely to affect relations

Radu Nikolaus Botez, 2 November 2011
Recent improvements in ties between India and Pakistan might be jeopardized as both compete for influence in post-2014 Afghanistan. Nepal's political parties conclude a deal over reintegration of former rebels. Britain allows armed guards on vessels to fight pirate attacks, and the United States and South Korea strengthen ties to meet future challenges from the North. All this in today's security briefing...
Thursday 1st September

Libyan rebels encircle Sirte as Gaddafi son presses for resistance

Humayun Saleem, 1 September 2011
Libyan rebel forces encircle Sirte, as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi presses for resistance. South Korea appoints Yu Woo lk as its new unification minister. The Sri Lankan government introduces new anti-terrorism rules after emergency laws expire. And Iran plans to continue enriching 20 percent uranium. All this in today’s briefing…
Wednesday 3rd August

Pakistan and India revive peace process after meeting of foreign ministers

Humayun Saleem, 3 August 2011
Pakistan and India have revived the peace process after the foreign ministers of the two countries met in New Delhi. North Korean envoy is in New York to hold nuclear talks. Russian navy to commission eight Graney class nuclear submarines by 2020. Powerful bomb blast rocks Cotabato City, Southern Philippines. All this in today's security briefing...
Monday 4th April

Korea after reunification: challenges and opportunities

Young-Il Kim and Javier Delgado Rivera, 4 April 2011
Last year’s deadly rise in tensions in the Korean peninsula put off any prospects of reunification. Young-II Kim, a North Korean defector and executive director of PSCORE, an organisation furthering the understanding between Seoul and Pyongyang, appears more optimistic. In an interview with Javier Delgado Rivera, he dissects the major issues the Korean Peninsula will face when reunification comes about.
Thursday 23rd December

Drilling for war

Ángel Gómez de Ágreda, 23 December 2010
Provocative demonstrations of US military might are no way to avert conflict in east Asia, argues Angel Gómez-de-Ágreda
Tuesday 30th November

North Korea reveals details of uranium enrichment plant

Rukeyya Khan, 30 November 2010
North Korea reveals details of new nuclear power plant. Iran blamed ‘Zionist regime’ for assassination of top nuclear scientist. Gaza blockade still 'crippling' Palestinians. Congolese army accused of instability and smuggling. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Friday 26th November

Korean peninsula on ‘the brink of war’

Oliver Scanlan, 26 November 2010
On Friday, the official news service of North Korea accused the US and South Korea of pushing the peninsula to the brink of war. Israeli armed forces have been witnessed demolishing a mosque and other buildings in the occupied West Bank. Nouri al-Maliki has been asked by the Iraqi President to form a new government as bomb blasts across Iraq kill nine and injure over fifteen. All this and more, in today’s security update.
Friday 29th October

Hizbollah chief urges Lebanese to boycott Hariri investigation

Oliver Scanlan, 29 October 2010
Hassan Nasrallah calls for a boycott of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. A diplomatic row between China and Japan over disputed island territories flares up at an Asean summit. Iran has agreed to renew negotiations over its nuclear programme. Gunfire breaks out along the border between North and South Korea. All this and more, in today’s security update…
Monday 16th August

South Africa poised to boost AU troops in Somalia

Jamie Munn, 16 August 2010
South African cabinet meet to discuss the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Somalia. North Korea expresses further anger as Seoul and Washington carry out further military drills. Secular Palestinian groups join Hamas, saying that a return to direct talks with Israel would be ‘dangerous’. US Defence Secretary gives concrete dates for the beginning of US withdrawal from Afghanistan. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Wednesday 21st July

US imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea

Rukeyya Khan, 21 July 2010
US imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea. Sudan's Bashir defies arrest warrant. British PM concludes his first visit to Washington. Suspected rebels attack Russian power plant. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Monday 12th July

Bomb attack in Uganda kills 64 people

Jamie Munn, 12 July 2010
Somalian insurgents suspected of bombing Ugandan capital. Israel prepares for further attempts to break the Gaza blockade as Eiland report is released. North Korea maintains innocence as it meets with UN. US and Serbia join in calls for justice over Srebrenica massacre. Russia expresses concern over Iranian nuclear potential. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 8th June

Ex-hacker exposes suspected "Collateral Murder" wiki-leaker

Andrea Glioti, 8 June 2010
Ex-hacker exposes suspected wiki-leaker. Iran announces plans for aid convoy to Gaza. Somalis flee clashes in central provinces. US considers sanctions in response to Cheonan crisis. All this and more in today's security briefing
Thursday 20th May

Curfews across Thailand anticipate further unrest

Josephine Whitaker, 20 May 2010
Curfew extended in Bangkok after Red Shirts dispersed. International investigation reports South Korean Cheonan sunk by North Korean torpedo. State of emergency imposed in southern Kygyzstan. Pakistan prepares for offensive in North Waziristan. Maoist attacks prompt strategy rethink in India. All this and more in today's briefing.
Friday 30th April

US walks diplomatic tightrope in Arab-Israeli conflict

Oliver Scanlan, 30 April 2010
The United States treads a narrow tightrope in Middle East diplomacy. Over a hundred insurgents are killed in a bloody clash in Chad. South Korean and Chinese Presidents discuss the sinking of the Cheonan. Five rebels are killed in the Philippines ahead of national elections. All this and more, in today’s security update…
Friday 16th April

Middle east peace unlikely, acknowledges Obama

Oliver Scanlan, 16 April 2010
The US president confesses inability to influence the Israel-Palestine conflict. South Korean investigators confirm that the Cheonan was sunk by an ‘external explosion’. A UN commission concludes Benazir Bhutto’s death could have been avoided. Ousted Kyrgyz President Bakiyev resigns. All this and more, in today’s security update.
Friday 2nd April

US appeals to China over Iran sanctions

Oliver Scanlan, 2 April 2010
Obama calls Hu Jintao to urge a tougher stance on Iran. Israel threatens another military operation against Gaza. Harmid Karzai launches an unprecedented attack on the international community. The South Korean President urges restraint over the sinking of a warship in the waters off North Korea. All this and more, in today’s security update…
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