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south korea's government has blame the incident on a north korea torpedo attack. south korea's joint chiefs of staff say it sends a clear message of deterrence to north korea's leaders. the maneuvs are will involve about 1,700 u.s. and south korean sailors. south korea will send four ships and a submarine to take part in the drills, while the u.s. is sending a ship and submarine. china's government announced its military plans to stage live ammunition exercises in the yellow sea from wednesday to saturday next week. but in an apparent effort to allay china's fears, the u.s. will not send a nuclear powered aircraft carrier to participate in this weekend's joint exercises as it did for previous drills in july east of the korean peninsula in the sea of japan. >>> the leadership race for japan's democratic party is fully under way. the two contenders trying to drum up support for their policy proposals. prime minister naoto kan seeking re-election as party president is being challenged by the party's former secretary-general ichiro ozawa. on friday, the third day of o
south korea's government has blame the incident on a north korea torpedo attack. south korea's joint chiefs of staff say it sends a clear message of deterrence to north korea's leaders. the maneuvs are will involve about 1,700 u.s. and south korean sailors. south korea will send four ships and a submarine to take part in the drills, while the u.s. is sending a ship and submarine. china's government announced its military plans to stage live ammunition exercises in the yellow sea from wednesday...
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so if the change of power continues, what do you foresee happening in the future in north korea? >> well, the country is now faced with many tasks and much international controversy. north korea has been suffering from a devastating economy, and the priority is to get foreign aid and a guarantee of political stability from the united states. at this moment there is no sign the obama administration will lift economic sanctions. in order to get foreign aid, the north has no choice but to return to the six-party talks. however, north korea cannot stop nuclear development because it's the country's card for negotiating with the united states. normalizing the south/north relationship is another task. after the sinking of south korea's warship in the yellow sea in march the relation worsened. this tension will cause a negative impact on stability in the north. in order to get economic cooperation from japan, the north has to first solve the abduction issue, but there is no sign of restarting bilateral talks with japan. attention is now focused on how kim jong il will handle diplomacy a
so if the change of power continues, what do you foresee happening in the future in north korea? >> well, the country is now faced with many tasks and much international controversy. north korea has been suffering from a devastating economy, and the priority is to get foreign aid and a guarantee of political stability from the united states. at this moment there is no sign the obama administration will lift economic sanctions. in order to get foreign aid, the north has no choice but to...
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sanctions imposed on north korea following its nuclear test in 2006. the list includes luxury goods as well as machines alterable to weapons of mass destruction. in june of last year the japanese government imposed a unilateral sanction against the north by banning the shipment of all the items on the u.n. list. police say the company allegedly shipped pianos after the government made such exports illegal. they say they will arrest the trader on thursday after gathering enough evidence during a search on the company in april. >>> north korea has not yet confirmed the opening of a historic meeting of its ruling workers' party despite an earlier announcement that the event would be held. the country announced in june that it would hold the first delegates conference in 44 years in early september. state-run media also reported on september 6th that delegates from across the country were coming to the capital, pyongyang. but the ruling party's official newspaper, "rodong sinmun," was still using phrases such as "before the meeting of delegates" as of wedn
sanctions imposed on north korea following its nuclear test in 2006. the list includes luxury goods as well as machines alterable to weapons of mass destruction. in june of last year the japanese government imposed a unilateral sanction against the north by banning the shipment of all the items on the u.n. list. police say the company allegedly shipped pianos after the government made such exports illegal. they say they will arrest the trader on thursday after gathering enough evidence during a...
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. >>> north korea is celebrating the 62nd anniversary of its founding on thursday. and it appears to be preparing for the succession of its leader, kim jong-il. military and korean workers puerto fishes met on wednesday in pyongyang. the prime minister stressed the significance of the party's first conference in 44 years, scheduled to open this month. kim was absent from the meeting. he was quoted as saying, the entire nation is taking part in efforts to hold the upcoming conference. a new lineup of top party officials is expected to be announced at the conference to facilitate the succession. kim's youngest son, kim john un, is seen as the most likely candidate to succeed his father. attention is focused on whether he will be given a top executive post at the meeting. north korea's state-run media has reported that regional representatives are arriving in pyongyang to take part in the conference. they haven't reported the exact start date. the commander of the u.s. pacific fleet says he's wary of north korea's move toward the eventual transfer of power from leader
. >>> north korea is celebrating the 62nd anniversary of its founding on thursday. and it appears to be preparing for the succession of its leader, kim jong-il. military and korean workers puerto fishes met on wednesday in pyongyang. the prime minister stressed the significance of the party's first conference in 44 years, scheduled to open this month. kim was absent from the meeting. he was quoted as saying, the entire nation is taking part in efforts to hold the upcoming conference. a...
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north korea's state-run television made the special announcement on tuesday, the opening day of the workers party conference. it marks the first time that the son's name has ever been mentioned in public. kim jong-un is also expected to be given a high-ranking party post to succeed his father. the announcement said the leader's younger sister, kim yong he, has also been promoted to a four-star general. it's thought she will serve as care taker until power is transferred to kim jong-un. now little is known about kim jong-un, even basic facts about jong-un, who is likely to succeed his father as leader, have been long been shrouded in mystery. >> such things as the year of kim jong-un's birth cannot be acertained with certainty. it is widely thought that the heir apparent was born in 1983, but some experts suggest 1984 is the more likely year. in the late 1990s, kim jong-un studied in switzerland for several years. at school, he used the name pak un and it is said he identified himself as the son of the north korean ambassador to switzerland. one of his former classmates says he was polite an
north korea's state-run television made the special announcement on tuesday, the opening day of the workers party conference. it marks the first time that the son's name has ever been mentioned in public. kim jong-un is also expected to be given a high-ranking party post to succeed his father. the announcement said the leader's younger sister, kim yong he, has also been promoted to a four-star general. it's thought she will serve as care taker until power is transferred to kim jong-un. now...
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general north suggested the air force will cooperate with japan, south korea and other u.s. allies in southeast asia in operating the aircraft. >>> north korea says it will hold an important conference of its ruling workers party on tuesday next week. the country is reported to be preparing for a transfer of power from leader kim jong-il to his successor. [ speaking a foreign language ] >> the workers party holds conferences when necessary in the periods between party conventions. it uses them to discuss urgent issues and elect or expel members of its central committee. it's only held a conference twice before, in 1958 and 1966. the party's central committee appears to be dysfunctional as more than half its original 140 members have died or been expelled. a key part of the central committee originally had five members, but now only has one, kim jong-il. there's widespread speculation that the conference will change the members of the central committee and push forward the transfer of power from kim jong-il to his third son. >>> in new york, world leaders have begun discussio
general north suggested the air force will cooperate with japan, south korea and other u.s. allies in southeast asia in operating the aircraft. >>> north korea says it will hold an important conference of its ruling workers party on tuesday next week. the country is reported to be preparing for a transfer of power from leader kim jong-il to his successor. [ speaking a foreign language ] >> the workers party holds conferences when necessary in the periods between party...
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north korea officially acowdg in 2002 that its agents kidnapped japanese nationals in the past. the abductees disappeedn e 1970s and '80s. five of them have been returned but no further progress has been made to secure the release of the others. >>> japanese art lovers are calling 2010 the year of impressionists. masterpieces are on show at gaeries across japan. this exhibition featuring the master of pastels has opened near tokyo. many scholars have pointed out the influences of japanese cuurinisor. but very few know about a japanese merchant who actually met him and inspired him with his country's art. nhk world brings you a story of an artistic friendship long buedn sty. >> reporter: one of the most famous works in art history. flash floods when it was painted 130 years o, everything about it was new to the public. the competition, how he captured the subject's rapid movement, and the theme of working class danners. degas loved paris for its innovations and trends, japanese ar and craftwere one o them. first highlighted by the paris expo in e 1860s, his collection of japanese
north korea officially acowdg in 2002 that its agents kidnapped japanese nationals in the past. the abductees disappeedn e 1970s and '80s. five of them have been returned but no further progress has been made to secure the release of the others. >>> japanese art lovers are calling 2010 the year of impressionists. masterpieces are on show at gaeries across japan. this exhibition featuring the master of pastels has opened near tokyo. many scholars have pointed out the influences of...
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more than 600 companies from china, japan, south korea, russia, north korea, and other countries are participating. 20 north korean companies have put their products on display, which include dried processed seafood as well as medicines and cosmetics that contain korean ginseng. in a siymposium held at the sam venue a north korean trade ministry official expressed hope that his country could boost trade with china and other asian nations in order to promote economic development. chang chun has been in the news recently after north korean leader i kim jong-il visited the city last month to meet chinese president hu jintao. the two leaders discussed the need to increase economic exchanges. >>> the russian fisheries agency chief paid a visit to one of four russian-held islands claimed by japan. russia's federal fisheries agency says that andrei krainy started a two-day trip on thursday to etorofu island off hokkaido, northern japan. the agency says the chief inspected a fishery processing plant on the first day and will board a fishing boat on friday. before starting his tour krainy sai
more than 600 companies from china, japan, south korea, russia, north korea, and other countries are participating. 20 north korean companies have put their products on display, which include dried processed seafood as well as medicines and cosmetics that contain korean ginseng. in a siymposium held at the sam venue a north korean trade ministry official expressed hope that his country could boost trade with china and other asian nations in order to promote economic development. chang chun has...
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korea. gomes was arrested earlier this year for trespassing and sentenced to eight years hard labor and a nearly $700,000 fine. president clinton successfully won the release of two journalists last year. >>> rescuers in chile are breathing a sigh of relief. 33 miners trapped 2,000 feet below are alive and well. but now comes the hard part. mine officials say it could take three months to free them. the miners are receiving food, water, and oxygen through a small emergency shaft. >>> and if you thought you commutisad,heck ohis on afc m in c stretch andastedmegam > imneys have something in hem to aenrela genanimal-assisd er posn wher beer owls are nocd' re >> i w reny hlehe a fe tt t e whhdhdhdhd si ntroze tannd at g scott sn't alw optimiic.he lt his legs in horr accident tt left himepss ansuicid >> the way i lost my legs was in -- i was an 18-year-old kid sitting on the back of a ruck and working foa knocked off by an 18-wheeler when he tried to pass us. and as a result, i lost both legs. >>
korea. gomes was arrested earlier this year for trespassing and sentenced to eight years hard labor and a nearly $700,000 fine. president clinton successfully won the release of two journalists last year. >>> rescuers in chile are breathing a sigh of relief. 33 miners trapped 2,000 feet below are alive and well. but now comes the hard part. mine officials say it could take three months to free them. the miners are receiving food, water, and oxygen through a small emergency shaft....
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. >>> eight years ago today north korea acknowledged it had abducted japanese nationals. however, a sense of disappointment lingers among relatives of the abductees. on september 17th, 2002 north korean leader kim jong il held a summit meeting in pyongyang with japan's then prime minister june ciro koizumi. at the meeting the north acknowledged the abductions for the first time. five abductees returned to japan in 2002, but 12 others remain unaccounted for. relatives of those abducted and their supporters have held anniversary rallies every year since then to appeal for the return of their loved ones. but no events are scheduled on this year's anniversary. shigeru and sakie yokota say they're not in good health and will stay home today. their daughter, megumi, was abducted in 1977, when she was only 13. >>> this coming saturday, afghanistan will hold its second parliamentary elections since the fall of the taliban in the u.s.-led war that began in october 2001. however, concerns are growing whether the balloting can be done safely as the taliban has stepped up sabotage ac
. >>> eight years ago today north korea acknowledged it had abducted japanese nationals. however, a sense of disappointment lingers among relatives of the abductees. on september 17th, 2002 north korean leader kim jong il held a summit meeting in pyongyang with japan's then prime minister june ciro koizumi. at the meeting the north acknowledged the abductions for the first time. five abductees returned to japan in 2002, but 12 others remain unaccounted for. relatives of those abducted...
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for its adoption of strong sanctions against north korea and iran over their nuclear programs. the u.s. president then stressed that hexpts a pce agreement to be reached between israel and palestine. he said he hopes the talks that began this month will lead to a new member of the u.n., an independensoren atof paste living peacefully with israel. >>> foreign ministers from ten nonnuclear countries have issued a instemt atay they will make efforts to create a world without nuclear weapons. japanese foreign minister maehara and his australian counterpart kevin rudd helped make this meeting a reality. on wednesday evening in new york, ministers from germany, poland, and turkey joined the first nonnuclear state conference. maehara said that he believes the world wants to resolve the issue nle as duio he said the ten nations should coordinate ideas and take practical and responsible steps toward a nuclear-free world. the conference's final statement called for the world to be less threatened by nuclear weapons as it works towards their abolition. the statement says countries with nu
for its adoption of strong sanctions against north korea and iran over their nuclear programs. the u.s. president then stressed that hexpts a pce agreement to be reached between israel and palestine. he said he hopes the talks that began this month will lead to a new member of the u.n., an independensoren atof paste living peacefully with israel. >>> foreign ministers from ten nonnuclear countries have issued a instemt atay they will make efforts to create a world without nuclear...
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. >> the communist party in north korea is gathering ahead of a conference expected to set the stage for a power transfer. the 60-year-old leader, kim jong il, is planning to hand over power to his son. the north korean media announced the suns promotion to the rank of general on monday. he is thought to be around 26 years of age. kim jong il pit sister has also been promoted to the rank of general and could play a leading role in the transition. homburg airport has become the first site in germany to use full body scanners at the airports. for now, their use is optional. the scanners will not reveal the nude body. the scanners shall be used for a trial period of six months. will move on to steve who has some business news starting with gold. >> a new record high, yes. the analysts say we still have a lot of room to the upside. the price for gold has hit another all-time high this monday pushing through the $1,300 an ounce level. and that as investors eager to hedge their risk continue to pour their money into classic safe havens such as precious metals. businesses offering to buy go
. >> the communist party in north korea is gathering ahead of a conference expected to set the stage for a power transfer. the 60-year-old leader, kim jong il, is planning to hand over power to his son. the north korean media announced the suns promotion to the rank of general on monday. he is thought to be around 26 years of age. kim jong il pit sister has also been promoted to the rank of general and could play a leading role in the transition. homburg airport has become the first site...
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north korea's ruling workers' party has called a rare condition in the capital. there has been speculation that the leadership has been grooming his jaundiced son as his successor. analysts believe the meeting could be used to appoint his heir key party posts. this would publicly signaled his desire to extend the family's role of the communist country to third-generation. back in germany, a court in munich is handed down lengthy prison sentences to two teenagers in connection with the killing last year of a 50-year- old businessman. the two teenagers attacked him after he tried to defend a group of schoolchildren being bullied and a local real way station. >> the defendants identified simply by first names for legal reasons were tried and a juvenile law. they were only 17 and 18 at the time of the attack. the court sentenced a the main attacker to more than nine years detention for murder. the prosecution said he acted from base motives, continuing to kick the victim after he had fallen to the ground. his accomplice received seven years. the court said the senten
north korea's ruling workers' party has called a rare condition in the capital. there has been speculation that the leadership has been grooming his jaundiced son as his successor. analysts believe the meeting could be used to appoint his heir key party posts. this would publicly signaled his desire to extend the family's role of the communist country to third-generation. back in germany, a court in munich is handed down lengthy prison sentences to two teenagers in connection with the killing...
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the robot was developed on the assumption of an infiltration of north korean troops into south korea. the veterans association plans to double its high-tech weapons exports to $2 billion over the next five years. >>> many aging people say they notice they're not as mentally sharp as they used to be but a japanese museum curator is using outdated domestic tools to help strengthen memory. >> reporter: a group of elderly people in higashiomi city handle objects used from the '30s to the '60s. the purpose is to give participants to activate and share their memories. the reminiscence therapy is said to keep dementia in the elderly at bay. >> translator: when i look at these old things, i remember my youth back in the olden days. >> translator: i am remembering many things. not just the original object. i started to think of other things it reminded me of. i think it's great. >> reporter: these tools come from a museum collection. the notogawa museum in higashiomi city lends them out. the museum owns over 10,000 objects that come from the '30s to the '60s, article for agriculture, fishing a
the robot was developed on the assumption of an infiltration of north korean troops into south korea. the veterans association plans to double its high-tech weapons exports to $2 billion over the next five years. >>> many aging people say they notice they're not as mentally sharp as they used to be but a japanese museum curator is using outdated domestic tools to help strengthen memory. >> reporter: a group of elderly people in higashiomi city handle objects used from the '30s to...
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taking a look at the rainfall acmuti, u n ep to 90 millimeters possible in parts of southern korea. some of these areas had already someorntl rns due to a previous storm system. the ground will be quite tute towards the southhe wl heavy showers in northern japan. to the north, overall, looking at a very wet picture across japan, if notumcrs central portions of the country. tropical depression to the south of taiwan will be bringing wet conditions here. erisha cnc of the low system becoming a tropical storm system just yet. we will keep an eye on it. much of china dealing with ows lheayrothe southwest into the east coast. some of it will be quite heavy. more than 100 millimeters expected in the next 24 hours. 24 degrees in chong ching today. in manila, 33 degrees with thundershowers. let's head to northeastern mexico. the tropical storm continues to strengthen. it's getting very close to the east coast of northeastern mexico. about to make landfall monday night local time. we've gotrocastm warnings in effect as well as hurricane watches posted for are some of these areas. now once it
taking a look at the rainfall acmuti, u n ep to 90 millimeters possible in parts of southern korea. some of these areas had already someorntl rns due to a previous storm system. the ground will be quite tute towards the southhe wl heavy showers in northern japan. to the north, overall, looking at a very wet picture across japan, if notumcrs central portions of the country. tropical depression to the south of taiwan will be bringing wet conditions here. erisha cnc of the low system becoming a...