Anthony Kuhn appears in the following:
Ahead Of 2020 Summer Olympics, A Building Boom In Kyoto Is Yielding Ancient Artifacts
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Archaeologists are rushing to uncover, document and preserve centuries-old objects as new hotels and office buildings go up in the ancient former capital of Japan.
South Korea Will Interview Thousands Of Athletes After Rape And Abuse Allegations
Monday, January 28, 2019
A recent wave of physical and sexual abuse accusations reveals entrenched problems in the competitive training culture of one of Asia's rising sports powers, sports and rights experts say.
South Korea's Sports Prestige Gets Eclipsed By Sexual Abuse Against Female Athletes
Friday, January 18, 2019
Two-time Olympic gold medal speed skater Shim Suk-hee revealed earlier this month she was repeatedly raped by her coach. Now, South Korea's governing sports body has promised a crackdown on coaches.
As Japan Tries Out Immigration, Migrant Workers Complain Of Exploitation
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
A Vietnamese laborer tells NPR he was led to believe he would learn construction work but ended up cleaning up the Fukushima nuclear site. Migrant advocates say Japan needs to overhaul the program.
For A North Korean Defector Turned Journalist, Warming Ties Are Cause For Worry
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
South Korea barred Kim Myong Song, a reporter for the Chosun Ilbo newspaper, from covering a meeting with North Korean officials. He believes they were concerned his presence could derail the talks.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Kicks Off New Year With Address And A Warning To U.S.
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
In his New Year's Day address, Kim Jong Un said he's committed to denuclearization, but warned North Korea will take a "new path" if the U.S. maintains sanctions against his country.
North Korean Leader Addresses Policy Issues In New Year's Address
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Kim Jong Un declared that --while denuclearization is still his goal — his nation may have to follow a "new path" if the U.S. insists on unilateral action on that issue.
Japan Plans To Resume Commercial Whaling Operations
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Japan's government said Wednesday that it will start commercial whaling again in July and leave the International Whaling Commission. The commission banned commercial whaling more than 30 years ago.
South Korea Sends 1st Train In Plan To Reconnect With North
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
The two Koreas have taken another remarkable step toward linking up — by train.
South Korean Train Heads To The North For The First Time In More Than A Decade
Friday, November 30, 2018
South Korean trains crossed over into North Korea on Friday for the first time in a decade. South Korea is pushing to link the two countries' railways, despite stalled talks on the nuclear issue.
China Tries To Woo A Sprawling Global Chinese Diaspora
Monday, October 29, 2018
China is extending its reach into emigre communities overseas in remarkable ways. Harnessing their energy, know-how and capital is one more facet of President Xi Jinping's "Chinese dream."
Japanese Journalist Is Freed After 3 Years As Captive In Syria
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Jumpei Yasuda was taken hostage by al-Nusra Front, the al-Qaida affiliate in Syria, in 2015. Japanese officials say he was freed on Tuesday and is now in Turkey.
News Brief: Israel After Khashoggi's Killing, Trump Signs Opioid Bill
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
President Trump will sign a bill to address the opioid epidemic today. Also, we look at relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia after Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
Japanese Journalist Released After 3 Years' Captivity In Syria
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
A Japanese journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2015 has been released. Jumpei Yasuda was released to Turkish officials near the border with Syria.
Why Secretary Of State Pompeo's Latest Trip To Asia Was Remarkable In 2 Ways
Monday, October 08, 2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spent the past few days traveling in East Asia. He left Beijing on Monday after visiting Japan, North and South Korea, and China.
Pompeo Describes Talks With North Korea's Leader As 'Productive'
Monday, October 08, 2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korea's Kim Jong Un for more than two hours on Sunday. Pompeo cited progress toward an agreement in which North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons.
Chinese Leaders Leverage Media To Shape How The World Perceives China
Thursday, October 04, 2018
Under President Xi Jinping, China has devoted massive resources to burnish its global image and focus overwhelming media attention on its leader. Now, "Xi Jinping is the message," observes one expert.
The Reaction To Tariffs In China
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The tit-for-tat trade war is putting pressure on Chinese President Xi Jinping from inside his own country.
China Sets Tariffs On $60 Billion In U.S. Goods, Retaliating Against U.S. Duties
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Hours after President Trump announced tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, Beijing responded with its own levies on $60 billion worth of U.S. products.
Chinese Activist Arrested By Police Mid-Interview
Sunday, August 05, 2018
Authorities in China have detained an 84-year-old dissident academic Sun Wenguang. They burst into his home and dragged him away just as he was being interviewed by U.S. government broadcaster, VOA.