Anthony Kuhn

Anthony Kuhn appears in the following:

Should the U.N. Security Council be Reformed?

Friday, September 13, 2024

The Security Council is the United Nations' most powerful body, with the ability to impose sanctions and authorize the use of force. There are five permanent members of the council: Russia, France, China, the U.S and Britain. And any one of those permanent members can veto council resolutions. The U.S. is proposing expanding the number of permanent members, including two permanent seats for African countries. We talk to the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. about the proposal.

And Seoul, South Korea is such a massive city, residents looking to experience nature can face a long journey to reach the countryside. As a result, the city's parks are catering to urban campers who want to sleep outdoors closer to home. We meet some of them.

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Iranians React President's Death; North Korean Propaganda Goes Viral

Friday, May 24, 2024

Iran laid the body of President Ebrahim Raisi to rest, after he died in a helicopter crash. Though thousands attended funeral ceremonies, we hear from Iranians who say he won't be remembered fondly.

And in South Korea, a propaganda video from North Korea is banned after it goes viral on TikTok.

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South Korea begins the first public hearings on a climate lawsuit in Asia

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The plaintiffs argue that by not effectively tackling climate change, their government is violating its citizens' human rights.

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Hawaiian-born sumo wrestler Akebono is dead at 54

Friday, April 12, 2024

Hawaiian-born Akebono was the first foreigner to win the highest ranking in Japan's national sport, sumo wrestling. He died in Tokyo this month, age 54.

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How can the U.S. counter China's expanding influence in Asia? Court its neighbors

Thursday, April 11, 2024

President Biden is hosting a meeting with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. It's an effort by the U.S. to build a network of alliances in the region, partly to compete with China.

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12th Marine Littoral: We visit a newly formed U.S. Marine Corps unit based in Japan

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

President Biden hosts Japan's prime minister for a state visit highlighting tighter cooperation between their militaries. Both are shifting forces to deter potential adversaries, including China.

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Okinawa's peace movement struggles as military presence on the islands grows

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

As the U.S. and Japan tighten their alliance and strengthen their military presence in the country's southwest Okinawan islands near China, Okinawa's long-running peace movement is in difficulty.

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Southeast Asian has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Southeast Asian countries could grow faster economically but they're held back by a lack of infrastructure. The region now has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia.

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South East Asia has its first high-speed rail system with assistance from China

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Indonesia's railway is part of China's Belt and Road plan to build more than a trillion dollars worth of infrastructure. The U.S. says it's a way to mire countries in debt in order to exploit them.

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Doctors in South Korea walk out in strike of work conditions

Thursday, February 29, 2024

A walk-out by South Korean doctors has hobbled the country's medical system. Most of them have defied a government ultimatum to return to work by Thursday.

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Indonesia, the world's third largest democracy, has voted for a new president

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Exit polls suggest the country's defense minister is in the lead. He has both the backing of the current president, but he also has a controversial record on human rights.

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Voters in Indonesia, world's 3rd largest democracy, prepare to elect a new president

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Indonesians vote for a new president on Wednesday, amid concerns about democratic backsliding, and a front-running candidate with a record of human rights abuses.

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With tensions between North and South Korea high, border island could be a flashpoint

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Yeonpyeong Island near the maritime border between North and South Korea has seen clashes in the past, and with military tensions running high, it's seen as a potential flashpoint.

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Korean food is winning over palates worldwide, including the world of haute cuisine

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Riding a wave of popularity of Korean cultural exports, high-end Korean eateries from Seoul to New York are winning acclaim.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un changes his tune about reunification

Thursday, January 11, 2024

As the new year begins, North Korea is signaling a major policy shift, abandoning efforts to unite with its neighbor to the South. It is even threatening to take the South by force of arms.

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South Korean opposition leader is stabbed in public

Tuesday, January 02, 2024

In South Korea's latest outburst of political violence, the country's opposition leader has been stabbed in public ahead of general elections in April 2024.

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Teams in Japan assess the impact of earthquakes and powerful aftershocks

Tuesday, January 02, 2024

Japan's west coast suffered a series of major earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings on New Year's Day. Dozens of people have died, and aftershocks continue to shake the region.

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A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people

Monday, January 01, 2024

As morning dawns in Japan, the country begins to survey the damage after a series of major new year's day earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings.

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Some leaving China as political controls tighten and job prospects wane

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

"Run philosophy" became a popular internet buzzword in recent years as political controls tighten and job prospects in China wane. Hear from some people now in Tokyo who recently fled China.

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Japanese soldier's court win shines light on sexual assault in military

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

In Japan, a female former soldier's high-profile court case win is seen as both a victory for human rights, and a setback for Japan's efforts to beef up its military.

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