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Jason Strother
South Korean Military Watchful of Changes in North
The World’s Jason Strother reports on how military conscripts in the South are following the events in Pyongyang with particular interest.
The Funeral of North Korea’s Kim Jong-il Reminiscent of the Founding Leader Ceremonies
For some North Korean defectors, Kim Jong-il’s funeral was a case of déjà vu, bringing back memories of the death of Kim Il-sung, the North’s founding leader, in 1994. Reporter Jason Strother has the story from Seoul.
Atmosphere Tense Between Korean States After Kim’s Death
The South Korean government has asked an evangelical group to postpone lighting Christmas Trees along the North-South border, as North Koreans mourn the death of their leader, Kim Jong Il. But Seoul hasn’t stopped groups from sending leaflets into North Korea denouncing Pyongyang.
South Korea On High Alert After Death of Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il, North Korea’s longtime dictator, has died of heart failure putting the South Korean government on high alert.
South Korean Podcast Mocks President
One of the most popular downloads in South Korea is a podcast that makes fun of the president, Lee Myung-bak.
South Koreans Consider The Trades Over University Education
In South Korea, the goal is get into one of the country’s top universities. But some South Koreans say the drive to get into the “right school” is at odds with the job market. Now even the president is urging some Koreans to go to vocational schools.
South Korea’s Youth Not Interested in Reunification
Young South Koreans don’t really care that much about reuniting with North Korea. So the government in Seoul has started an online video channel to get them interested.
South Korea’s Virtual Supermarket
In South Korea, online shopping is nothing new but one supermarket chain there says it’s taken the experience to a whole new level.
Korean ‘Poison Needle Plot’
South Korean officials have arrested a North Korean defector on suspicion of plotting to kill high-profile activist Park Sang-hak, reports from Seoul say.
South Korea Revamps Complicated Street Address System
The South Korean government is revamping the street address system with a more Western approach.
Skepticism Over Food Aid to North Korea
The government in Seoul is holding off the food aid sent by private groups to North Korea.
North Koreans Searching for Support in the South
More than 20,000 North Koreans have defected to the South and more are expected to arrive this year.
South Korea Awarded 2018 Olympic Winter Games
South Koreans are hoping the Olympics will make their winter sports region an international destination.
US Military Pollution Hurts South Korean Farm Business
South Koreans are campaigning to tighten controls on what American forces in South Korea can do.
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