Google and the N. Korean human rights shakedown racket

Google and the N. Korean human rights shakedown racket

Special to WorldTribune.com By Donald Kirk, East-Asia-Intel.com Once again the North Koreans are scoring a propaganda coup by exploiting the presence of a high-level American delegation. This time it’s Google Chairman Eric Schmidt traipsing off to Pyongyang in the hands of Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico governor, and Richardson’s long-time adviser, Tony Namkung. Richardson […]

China extending, exploiting political, economic backing it extended to Kim Jong-Un regime

China extending, exploiting political, economic backing it extended to Kim Jong-Un regime

Special to WorldTribune.com By Lee Jong-Heon, East-Asia-Intel.com China is expanding its political support to the new regime of Kim Jong-Un by clamping down on would-be refugees. Beijing is also exploiting its relationship with the reclusive North to further its own ambitions. The Chinese leadership, which rushed to offer public backing to the young and untested […]