North Korea: rise of a default leader

In North Korea, Kim Jong-Un is poised to take over power following his father's death. Also, a population in shock deals with the gruesome consequences of the floods in the Philippines. And finally, we take a look back at 2011 across Asia.

THE WEEK IN ASIA

Nadia Charbit

Presenter

19/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan: The good Doctor Khan?

We introduce you to the man behind Pakistan's nuclear standing, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, a controversial figure with high-flying political ambitions. Next, we head to Afghanistan where our reporters take you behind the scenes of Kabul’s high-security airport. Finally, a fiery argument between Australian politicians brings new meaning to the word "misogyny".

12/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Philippines: A historic peace plan

In the Philippines separatist rebels have reached a compromise with the government to end a long and brutal conflict. In Pakistan, was a 14 year old schoolgirl too much of a threat to the Taliban? A pint-sized rights activist was shot in the head this week, leaving the country in shock. Finally, it’s the Chinese Nobel Prize winner that authorities can get behind. Author Mo Yan gets the nod from Stockholm.

05/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Burma: Eldorado or mirage?

As the new Burma opens up to the world, the world is rushing in to get a piece of the action. Our correspondent looks at the challenges ahead. Next, forget rolling green slopes and temperate climes - in China's Gobi desert, wine-making is a whole different story. Finally, we look at how Thailand is sending its teenage delinquents to boot camp.

28/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Nepal: bad luck or human error?

It's a sad start to Nepal's autumn climbing season, the peak time for tourism, after both a deadly avalanche and plane crash. Next, overcrowding, violence and a mass riot: Chinese electronics firm Foxconn is back in the headlines. Finally, Afghan authorities try to tackle the rise in insider attacks - we take a look at the re-vetting process.

21/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

India: conflicting communities, shared trauma

Deadly ethnic violence in North East India has displaced hundreds of thousands, and left both sides terrorised. Then, the East Asia coastline is at the heart of not just one, but multiple territorial disputes. And, with the passing of South Korea's Reverend Moon, tears leave way to tension as the Church looks for new direction.

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