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South Korean man faces 7 years in prison for tweeting
07/02/2012 - WEBNEWS

South Korean man faces 7 years in prison for tweeting

A South Korean man faces seven years in prison for tweeting. Airlines are using viral videos to market themselves at little or no cost. And an animated video tracing the history of aviation.
Burma: a slow political openness
13/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Burma: a slow political openness

Burmese authorities continue their efforts towards national reconciliation, brokering a ceasefire with a major rebel group. Meanwhile, North Korea's young leader celebrates his birthday in a shroud of secrecy and idolisation his late father would have been proud of. Finally, a Pakistani supermodel sparks a scandal by challenging not just Muslim values but also the powerful secret services.
Kim Jong-Il's remains to go on permanent display
12/01/2012 - NORTH KOREA

Kim Jong-Il's remains to go on permanent display

North Korea said on Thursday it will keep the preserved body of former leader Kim Jong-Il on permanent display in the Kumsusan Memorial Palace in the capital Pyongyang – the same building that holds the embalmed remains of his father, Kim Il-Sung.
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South Korean's Lee Myung-bak arrives in China for talks
09/01/2012 - KOREA - CHINA

South Korean's Lee Myung-bak arrives in China for talks

South Korean president Lee Myung-bak arrived in China on Monday to meet with President Hu Jintao for talks that will focus on North Korea's future following the death of dictator Kim Jong-il. China has nominally supported new scion Kim Jong-Un.
Kim Jong-un officially named military's 'supreme commander'
31/12/2011 - NORTH KOREA

Kim Jong-un officially named military's 'supreme commander'

North Korea announced Saturday that it had officially bestowed upon Kim Jong-un (pictured) the title of supreme commander of the country’s 1.2 million-strong army, as the new leader is further consolidating his grip on power.
Do 'not expect any change from us’, warns North Korea
30/12/2011 - NORTH KOREA

Do 'not expect any change from us’, warns North Korea

North Korea warned the world Friday that newly anointed leader Kim Jong-un would continue the tough stance against the South. The statement also said, “the world… including the puppet group in South Korea, should not expect any change from us”.
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Kim Jong-un proclaimed new 'supreme leader'
29/12/2011 - NORTH KOREA

Kim Jong-un proclaimed new 'supreme leader'

Kim Jong-un, the youngest child of deceased North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, was anointed "supreme leader" with great pomp and circumstance at the father's funeral Wednesday.
Kim Jong-un: 'a callow, paper general'
28/12/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Kim Jong-un: 'a callow, paper general'

Analysis on North Korea varies from optimism the country could change radically to fears the country could come under Chinese influence which, if lasting, might spark a Cold War between China and the US. Also in this international press review: is Putin's house about to fall down, and is Syria at a turning point? That's the focus for today, Wednesday 28th December, 2011.
Symbolism and hysteria at Kim Jong-il’s state funeral
28/12/2011 - NORTH KOREA

Symbolism and hysteria at Kim Jong-il’s state funeral

North Korea specialist Juliette Morillot explains the ubiquitous tears and the powerful symbolism of the late Kim Jong-il’s funeral.
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North Korea holds massive funeral for Kim Jong-il
28/12/2011 - NORTH KOREA

North Korea holds massive funeral for Kim Jong-il

Tens of thousands of North Koreans lined the streets of Pyongyang on Wednesday for the start of two days of funeral services for their late "dear leader" Kim Jong-il, whose coffin was escorted by his son and designated successor, Kim Jong-un.
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