The most recent programs for the Pacific Rim Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1028 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 13:05:10 GMT A panel discussion was held on relations with North Korea. Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Evans Revere said relations with North Korea might be heading toward a new phase after weeks of threats from the Kim regime. He said the North has followed a behavioral pattern over the years and that North Korean leaders would not be likely to use their nuclear weapons for offensive purposes, though he would not rule out the possibility of further nuclear and missile tests. Panelists: Evans Revere, Senior Director, Albright Stonebridge Group, Former Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Chang-gi Kim, Publisher / Executive Editor, Chosun Weekly Jung-Chan Park, Former President, Yonhap News Moderator: David Pong "Prospects for U.S.-Korea Cooperation on North Korea" was the second panel of the forum "Assessing the U.S.-Korea Relationship: Looking Ahead" co-hosted by the Hanmi Club and the Korea Economic Institute of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312710-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312710-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Bucci and other panelists talked about U.S. foreign policy in Southeast Asia, especially in North Korea. Mr. Bucci argued that the U.S. was ill-equipped to make put an increased focus on Asia as articulated by the Obama administration, in part because of recent budget cuts to the Defense Department caused by sequestration. This discussion was part of the Institute for Corean-American Studies' Spring Symposium titled, "The Korean Peninsula Issues and U.S. National Security." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312674-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312674-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Y.J. Choi said that relations between the two countries "couldn't be better" following a summit between President Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye. He was followed by a panel discussion on trade, South Korea's nuclear program and relations with other East Asian countries. "Challenges and Opportunities in the U.S.-Korea Alliance" was the first panel of the forum "Assessing the U.S.-Korea Relationship: Looking Ahead" co-hosted by the Hanmi Club and the Korea Economic Institute of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312710-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Robert King and others talked about the state of human rights in North Korea, the difficulties involved with making progress on the issue, and efforts by the U.S. to help. Ambassador King in his remarks said that North Korea was holding between 100,000 and 200,000 political prisoners, and that foreign radio broadcasts were the most common way of receiving information from outside the country. This discussion was part of the Institute for Corean-American Studies' Spring Symposium titled, "The Korean Peninsula Issues and U.S. National Security." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312674-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312674-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Robert King and others spoke about threats from North Korea and their potential effects on security in the Korean Peninsula and internationally. At points in this live presentation, incorrect information is presented in the graphics near the bottom of the screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312674-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312674-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lobsang Sangay, Tibetan Government in Exile Prime Minister, talked about the current political, social, economic condition of Tibet, on-going on tensions with China, and the Obama administration's approach to both countries. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312670-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312670-4 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT South Korean President Park Guen-hye spoke to a joint meeting of Congress about U.S. and South Korean relations.*In her remarks she proposed an international park on the border with North Korea as part of a peace initiative to reduce tensions in the region. She was the sixth South Korean leader to address a joint meeting of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye held a joint news conference. Among the topics addressed were North Korea's nuclear and missile program and recent threats to test missiles and possible military actions. They said the two nations would stand firmly together against threats by North Korea and were ready for diplomacy to ease any nuclear threat. President Obama also commented on the use of chemical weapons in Syria and sexual assaults in the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT South Korean President Park arrived at the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312606-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Helvey spoke to reporters about key points of the Defense Department's annual report to Congress on China's military capabilities. The report stated that China was using cyber capabilities for "state sponsored industrial and technical espionage" China's military budget was increasing as it continued to pursue its long term military modernization program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312583-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Microsoft Research International VP Jeannette Wing and Jong-Guk Song talked about science and technology trends in Asia specifically in China, India and South Korea. Asian Perspectives on Science and Technology Policy: Contrasts and Commonalities with the U.S. Jeannette Wing, Vice President, Head of Microsoft Research International, Microsoft Corporation Creative Economy and Innovation Policy of Korea Jong-Guk Song, President, Science and Technology Policy Institute, Republic of Korea http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312495-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312495-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera held a news conference following their bilateral meeting. Among the topics they addressed were North Korean threats, defense cooperation, and a decision to send 12 more MV-22 Osprey aircraft to Okinawa, Japan despite concerns about the safety of the aircraft. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312427-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Book TV put together portions of several author talks it has covered about North Korea. Each of the events is available in full online at www.booktv.org. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312213-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso described the impact of his government's monetary policy on the Japanese economy and the value of the Yen. He focused on the problem of deflation, and addressing the issues through monetary policy, public investment, and policies to encourage growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312261-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) discussed current issues before Congress including gun sale background checks, immigration reform, and the President's budget. He also discussed tensions with North Korea from his perspective as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312145-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312145-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Luke Messer (R-IN) talked about upcoming budget deliberations, prospects for passage of gun violence and immigration legislation in the U.S. House, and how the U.S. should respond to recent provocations by North Korea. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312142-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312142-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about North Korea, recent escalation of tensions prompted by threats of a North Korean missile test, and how the United States should adjust foreign policy toward the isolated nation. U.S. intelligence agencies had recently declassified one sentence in a report that stated that North Korea may have a nuclear device small enough to fit on a missile. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312099-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Foreign policy experts talked about threats made by North Korea during the previous month, including shutting down a joint manufacturing center employing South and North Koreans and announcing military permission for a nuclear strike. They also talked about the role of South Korea and China in building regional security, North Korean leadership, and possible consequences of U.S. intervention. They responded to questions from the audience at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312100-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about criticism of President Obama's proposed defense budget, the news that North Korea may have the ability to launch nuclear weapons, and other defense issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312069-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scott Snyder talked about developments in both North and South Korea in the wake of North Korea's nuclear and military threats against the United States and South Korea. Topics included China's influence in the region, North Korea's nuclear capabilities, the young leaders in both North and South Korea, and the potential for U.S. involvement in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312097-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312097-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Samuel Locklear testified on U.S. Pacific Command programs and operations. Much of the hearing was focused on mounting tensions between North and South Korea. Admiral Locklear said American defenses could intercept a ballistic missile launched by North Korea and forces were prepared for limited military action by North Korea. Other topics included the U.S. military posture in Asia Pacific, China's role with North Korea, and the impact of automatic defense cuts known as sequestration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311961-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House Press Secretary Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the Obama administration's views on North Korea's potential missile launch as a "provocative act" that would make it impossible for U.S. to provide nutritional assistance for the country in the future. Other topics included political unrest and violence in Syria and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311990-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Victoria Nuland, in response to a questoin at the daily State Department briefing, described the message sent by her department to Americans in South Korea as "calming," saying that the message stated that the U.S. did not have information of an imminent attack from North Korea. North Korea had announced that North Korea could not guarantee the safety of diplomats in embassies after April 10, 2013. The previous day the State Department spoke to the Swedish Embassy in North Korea to see if they were changing their status on being the U.S. protecting power in North Korea and was told nothing would change. This was only a portion of the entire briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311932-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Hubbard talked about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as well as the culture and history of North Korea and its relationship with South Korea, and other topics. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311901-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311901-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michele Flournoy talked about recent developments on the Korean peninsula, with a focus on the military balance of power there and in the broader Pacific region. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Bobbi Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311901-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311901-4 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Josh Rogin talked about North Korea's nuclear threats, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the differences between current and previous U.S. diplomatic approaches to North Korea, the origins of North Korea's most recent threats, and Secretary of State John Kerry's upcoming trip to South Korea. Roberta Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311901-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311901-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about economic and political changes in China. Among the topics he addressed were the state of U.S.-China relations, cyber threats, China's economic and environmental policies, the new Chinese government, and corruption and economic reforms. He also responded to questions from the audience. He was interviewed by Ancy Serwer at George Washington University as a prelude to the [Fortune] Global Forum tat would be held June 2013 in Chengdu, China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311863-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pentagon spokesman George Little denied reports that the U.S. had positioned war ships off the coast of North Korea, as well as a sea-based radar system capable of countering North Korean missile launches. He described the ships as being on a "missile defense mission," and said the radar system was undergoing a number of tests. At the day's briefing, Mr. Little also said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel planned to give back a portion of his salary in response to civilian furloughs brought on by the "sequester" budget cuts. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and began March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311870-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included North Korea's nuclear program, sequestration budget cuts, President Obama's BRAIN initiative, and legislation to reduce gun violence, including the president's planned trip to Denver, Colorado, the next day and Hartford, Connecticut, the next week while urging Congress to pass gun control legislation. This daily White House briefing is shown in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311867-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the question: "How should the U.S. respond to rising tensions between North and South Korea?" Tom Vanden Brook spoke by phone about U.S. response to North Korea's actions toward restarting its nuclear facilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311868-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311868-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Park spoke about new developments in the relations between the North Korea and China. Among the topics he addressed were party relations, Kim Jong Un's leadership and ties to China's new leaders, growth in trade with Chinese special economic zones in North Korea, and other changes. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311809-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed reporters on a number of issues, including the decision to send nuclear capable aircraft to South Korea for joint training exercises, the conflict in Syria, and the Defense Department's efforts to adjust its budget to meet military needs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chinese Premier Li Keqiang spoke to the international press following the closing session of 12th annual National People's Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311588-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311588-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced plans to expand the U.S. missile defense system in response to the potential threat posed by North Korea and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311553-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT [Foreign Policy] correspondent Blake Hounshell talks about United Nations sanctions against North Korea following that nation's threats of a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the U.S., and North Korea's nuclear test on February 12, 2013. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-4 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on U.S. policy toward North Korea. Earlier in the day, North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear attack on the United States in retaliation for new United Nations sanctions. WITNESSES: Panel One: Glyn T. Davies, special representative for North Korea policy, Department of State Panel Two: Stephen W. Bosworth, dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, Mass. Robert G. Joseph, senior scholar, National Institute for Public Policy Joseph DeTrani, president, Intelligence and National Security Alliance http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311371-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao spoke at the opening session of the 12th National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311367-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following a United Nations Security Council meeting, members spoke with reporters about their support for the new sanctions resolutions against North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT United Nations Security Council President Viitaly Churkin spoke about the adoption of a Security Council resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea for their February 12, 2013 nuclear missile test. The United Nations Security Council voted for tougher sanctions. The unanimous vote by the 15-member council included North Korea's closest ally, China. The resolution restricts North Korea from financing and obtaining technology for its nuclear weapons programs. Simultaneous interpretation into English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311377-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney gave his daily briefing to White House reporters. Topics included North Korea's nuclear program, gun control, and President Obama's relationship with Congress. This is a brief portion of the briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311365-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311365-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former State Department and intelligence officials testified on proposals for U.S. policy toward North Korea in light of the country's third nuclear test missile. Some of those proposals were undermining North Korea's illicit activities and increased sanctions. Panelists also discussed the effectiveness of prior U.S. and United Nations sanctions, and the impact of former NBA star Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea on U.S. relations and the media's coverage of it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311321-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He urged the Senate to confirm one of President Obama's nominees, Caitlin Halligan, for the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals. He also said that the Obama administration would give the Senate Intelligence Committee more material before a vote on John Brennan to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and that the administration expected the United Nations Security Council to adopt a new resolution on North Korea's nuclear program. This is only the end of the briefing. This portion includes only part of the question and answer period. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311327-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Obama meeting, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke about their agreement to improve trade relations between their two countries as well as the prime minister's "Abenomincs" economic plan. He also talked about Japan's future and U.S.-Japanese relations. He discussed the importance of Japan's relationship with China but said the U.S. and international community could pressure China to influence North Korea to prevent any future nuclear missile tests. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311130-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311130-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Keith Richburg talked about China and other countries he has lived in as a reporter for the past 35 years. He recounted details of the exclusive story he reported about blind Chinese activist Chen Guangchen, and his attempts to leave the country. He explained the co-dependency of the U.S.-China relationship and gave his personal assessment of the future of China. Richburg also shared details of the jailing of Communist Party Chief Bo Xilai, which he stated exposed a lot of "corruption and shenanigans" at high levels of the Chinese Communist Party. He talked about his time in Africa, where he gathered information for his first book, [Out Of America: A Black Man Confronts Africa]. He also explained the difficulty of entering North Korea as a journalist and provides insight through video he was able to take, into a society which few journalists are allowed to enter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310621-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Abe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311123-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311123-6 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Reed spoke about evidence that the Chinese government was behind a series of massive cyber attacks on U.S. government and business interests, and ways in which the Obama administration could respond. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311125-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311125-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In light of North Korea's recent nuclear test, Joseph Cirincione talked about the countries that have nuclear weapons, which countries want to have them, and the impact of these capabilities around the world. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311045-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311045-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jacques deLisle, a fellow at the Institute of Corean-American Studies, talked about about security issues with the Korean peninsula. The dispute over areas of the South China Sea, with China, Vietnam, and the Philippines claiming ownership over the area, was contributing to the tensions in the region raised by North Korea's nuclear tests. Professor deLisle talked about the dispute and its implications for American national security. He was then joined by a panel of discussants. "Will East/South China Sea Be Boiling?" was a presentation at the ICAS Winter Symposium titled "Humanity, Peace and Security - The Korean Peninsula Issues and US National Security" held by the ICAS Liberty Foundation in the Rayburn House Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311021-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311021-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Cronin, a fellow at the Institute of Corean-American Studies, talked about North Korea's escalating nuclear threat with its recent third nuclear test. Then he was joined by a panel of discussants. They agreed that the U.S. would need a new strategy to respond, what one called a shift from defensive to offensive containment and that the U.S. should apply more pressure on China. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Sang Joo Kim moderated. "North Korea's Nuclear/Missile Threat?" was a presentation at the ICAS Winter Symposium titled "Humanity, Peace and Security - The Korean Peninsula Issues and US National Security" held by the ICAS Liberty Foundation in the Rayburn House Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311021-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311021-2 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Victor Cha talked about North Korea's nuclear capability in light of a recent YouTube video showing an animated version of the city of Manhattan in flames. Topics included the strength of North Korea's nuclear program, security issues North Korea's nuclear knowledge could present, propaganda and anti-U.S. sentiment in North Korea, and how North Korea may change under the rule of Kim Jong Un. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310920-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310920-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT