S Korea’s defense chief resignation not a sign of strength

In fact, South Koreas defense chief resignation indicates confusion and the exact reaction that North Korea would desire. Since officials are saying South Korea was unprepared, it indicates they really were not on...

Omitted facts in reporting North Korea attack

The information was available to news reporters and to the American military, South Korea was conducting military drills on the island of Yeonpyeong hours before the North fired artillery volleys. Why is this...

The Colors of India

Rajen Nair a photo journalist from India who has a very nice photography website. He is a freelance Photographer cum Journalist based in Mumbai. His works have been published in Guardian Weekly UK,...

Korean History since WWII

Korea has suffered from invasions throughout its history. Since WWII, the country has tried to get onto a new track. Like East and West Germany, Korea was split at the closing of the war. Installing democracy in...

Yeonpyeong Island Bombing: North Korea Attacks South Korea

North Korea Attacks South Korean Island of Yeonpyeong In the first inter-Korean military battle since 1970, South Korea has returned artillery fire after North Korea bombed Yeonpeong Island, ocated off the Korean...

More than a clash over fishing rights

The island where North and South Korea are feuding is only 12 miles off the North Korea coastline. Fishermen report that they are afraid every time they go to sea. You surely can’t blame them. It would be like...

North Korea message to Obama

South Korea is on point Listen up, is what North Korea seems to be saying to President Obama since Obama ignored the revelations about centrifuges producing uranium for weapons. Using a military attack against a...

Punch North Korea hard

North Korea picks fight Do everyone a favor and give North Korea a hard and lethal punch. It is time to counter North Korea with a powerful response, to stop them from their continuing as a nuclear menace. Backing...

If we’re so smart, why is RNK a cyber threat?

  A 27 year old four star general from the Republic of North Korea is giving South Korea fits. What this story says is that the RNK is a cyber security threat of high order and it indicates that even the...

Fareed Zakaria GPS: Who Will Rule North Korea?

CNN's Fareed Zakaria reports on Who Will Rule North Korea? And what will be the aftermath of North Korea's change of rule? Source: CNN

Pirates seize South Korean fishing boat off Kenya

" A South Korean fishing boat with 43 sailors aboard has been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Kenya, South Korea's foreign ministry says. The ministry said the crab fishing vessel was seized off Lamu Island on 9 October. South Korean media reported the boat had been...

Aijalon Gomes, an individual fighting for a broader purpose

Missionary or freelance freedom-fighter, who is Aijalon Gomes? I Googled to find out what I could about him and there is an interesting NPR report that provides insight indicating that he is self-motivated to do...

Short fuse between USA and RNK enemies

The United States and South Korea will never accept a communist dictatorship in North Korea, and so long as the current rogue regime persists there will be high tension. Any further acts of aggression by North...

Balancing act – Gates and Clinton, Defense and State in S. Korea

This is a significant show of unity and force to have two senior cabinet officials in S. Korea at the same time. If you have never visited South Korea, it is vibrant. The people are hard working and hard...

World Cup 2010 - Public Viewing in Busan

In the Asiad Stadium in Busan. The Red Devils, a Korean fan group, bringing out their huge flag. Public Viewing of the match South Korea vs Greece.

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