The most recent programs for the Korea (North) Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1034 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 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:32 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included "fiscal cliff" negotiations, the civil war in Syria, and North Korea's recent long-range missile launch. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309936-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Samuel Locklear, the commander of U.S. military operations in the Pacific, spoke with Pentagon reporters about North Korea's plan to launch a satellite later in the month, in violation of two United Nations Security Council resolutions. He also talked about China's decision to build an aircraft carrier and the Obama administration's shift of resources to the Pacific region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309810-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shin Dong-hyuk was interviewed by Christian Caryl about his life in a North Korean internment camp, where he was born. He talked about the abuse of prisoners in the camp, including denial of food, and how he and the other prisoners motivated themselves to survive. He also talked about the difficulty of sharing his experiences and explaining the camp to outsiders and criticized western countries for not interfering in genocide. He also answered questions from the audience. Shin spoke in Korean with consecutive translation by an on-stage translator. "America's Role in Promoting Democracy & Human Rights" was a session of the forum "The Price of Greatness: The Next Four Years of Foreign Policy," held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-5 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT National Security Adviser Thomas Donilon previewed President Obama's trip to Southeast Asia that included stops in Myanmar, Burma, and Cambodia, where he was to attend a conference with Chinese and Russian leaders. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309461-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and South Korea's Defense Minister Kim Kwan-Jin spoke to reporters following annual security talks at the Pentagon. Secretary Panetta said that North Korea was the main topic in the talks. He also reaffirmed that the U.S. would back the South militarily in countering North Korean aggression. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309023-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309023-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Melanie Kirkpatrick discussed her book, [Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad]. Among the topics she addressed were the impact of U.S. sanctions and foreign policy on Korean dissidents, conditions for refugees in China, communications between North Korean ex-patriots and citizens of North Korea, and policies of the new regime of Kim Jong Un. Other participants also talked about humanitarian issues in North Korea and answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308313-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Victor Cha explores the rise of North Korea's Kim dynasty and provides a history of one of the most secret nations in recent history. He talked with Scott Snyder, director of the Program on U.S.-Korea Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305479-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Blaine Harden discussed his historical narrative [Escape From Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West]. The book tells the story of Shin Dong-hyuk, who was born in captivity at North Korea prison camp 14 and escaped in 2005. Mr. Harden said he was the only individual actually born in a labor camp to escape. Shin escaped through an electrified fence by climbing over a dead companion's body. Mr. Harden explained that Camp 14 holds approximately 15,000 prisoners and is the toughest of North Korea's six camps due to the brutal working conditions and vigilance of the guards. He related Shin's witnessing the execution of his mother and brother. Harden detailed Shin's adjustment to society and civilization, and their meeting for a newspaper story. Blaine Harden currently reports for PBS Frontline and contributes to [The Economist]. He was a [Washington Post] and [New York Times] correspondent, and a writer for [Time] Magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305366-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on U.S. policy toward North Korea and possible security risks posed by the country's new regime, and a recent failed rocket launch. They also talked about China's support of North Korea, food aid programs, and the likelihood of further missile launches and nuclear tests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305524-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305524-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Christopher Hill, talked about North Korea and this weeks failed rocket launch. Topics included what the launch means for North Korean nuclear capability, its neighbors in the region, and what the response from the international community should be. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305452-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305452-4 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Josh Rogin talked about the North Korea's failed missile launch on April 12th, the stability of the Kim Jong-Un regime, diplomatic relations between the U.S. and North Korea, and how this issue will affect the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign. He responded to phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305449-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305449-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton briefed reporters on the ministerial-level G8 summit at the State Department. In her comments she said the U.S. welcomes the reported cease-fire in Syria but cautioned that the regime must do more, including President Assad stepping down from power and a peaceful political transition. She added she supports a U.N. monitoring mission to Syria to ensure compliance. Other topics were North Korea's rocket launch and Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305418-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. In his remarks he said that the Obama administration viewed 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/305363-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305363-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Green talked about security in the Korean peninsula, specifically the issue of whether or not a satellite North Korea plans to launch in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is a cover for a long-range missile test. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305230-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305230-3 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on Korean peninsula security, specifically the issue of whether or not a satellite North Korea plans to launch in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is a cover for a long-range missile test. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT briefed reporters and answered question. She said that North Korea's intention to launch a satellite into space is a "direct violation" of the agreement made with the United States to suspend parts of it nuclear program in exchange for humanitarian aid. She added that it is "hard to imagine" the U.S. "could go forward" with the food aid deal with a regime "whose word we have no confidence in." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304951-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea. Topics included North Korea's agreement to a moratorium on long range missile following the death of Kim Jong Il, Iran's lack of transparency with nuclear activities and its upcoming elections, and the prescriptions for responses from U.S. policymakers. After their discussion, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304705-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT