On this last trip to North Korea, we had more freedom than we had on our first trip to North Korea 14 months ago....but we were carefully watched and notes were taken by our North Korean handlers (just like last trip.) We were not told to do anything or not to do anything...but we were carefully watched every step of the way.
Here is an example -- my minder was reviewing tape he shot while we ... read more
Just some random pics of some kids in North Korea....but I confess, it is sad to see them since the economic situation in that country is so bleak. ... read more
Since we are the only prime time news show where the anchor is in Washington, DC we get really good interviews...and in person. Check out these pics from today ... read more
North Korea does not refer to themselves as from North Korea but rather DPRK (Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea.) Check out these pics...all taken from the car window. ... read more
These pics are of our cameraman John "Hollywood" Kisala doing karaoke in North Korea. He will kill me when he sees these pics posted but I really can't help myself. (Maybe he won't see them?) I promised you the behind the scenes of our trip to North Korea and this sure is the behind the scenes.
The pics were taken after I left North Korea (he was on a flight the next day) and taken on my ... read more
If you followed the seizure, trial and release of the 2 American women journalists in North Korea, you know that the Swedish Ambassador to North Korea played a huge role -- he was the "go between" between DPRK (Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea) and the US govt...and relayed messages back and forth. He was so instrumental in the process that I bet those two women journalists would still be ... read more
October 25, 2009 04:48 PM EDT
Freedom of the Press?
On this last trip to North Korea, we had more freedom than we had on our first trip to North Korea 14 months ago....but we were carefully watched and notes were taken by our North Korean handlers (just like last trip.) We were not told to do anything or not to do anything...but we were carefully watched every step of the way. Here is an example -- my minder was reviewing tape he shot while we ... read more
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