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Report Accuses North Korea Of Fueling Syria's Chemical Weapons Program

A leaked U.N. report gives details on the arms North Korea has sold to Syria, despite sanctions. Scott Simon talks with Bruce Bechtol, a former Korea analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Italian heartthrobs Il Volo — Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble —soar in their premiere PBS special filmed at Detroit’s famed Opera House.

Il Volo Takes Flight

Airs Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Lee So-yeon, a North Korean defector, used to be a signal corpsman in North Korea's army.

'I Was Shocked By Freedom': Defectors Reflect On Life In North Korea

Now in Seoul, North Korean defectors recall life inside one of the world's most secretive regimes, talking of brainwashing, required military service — and the jolt of seeing the outside world.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright met in Pyongyang on Oct. 23, 2000. Tong Kim (between Albright and Kim) served as the State Department interpreter.

The Pressures Of Being An Interpreter At A High-Stakes Summit

President Trump doesn't speak Korean and little is known about Kim Jong Un's English skills. The best interpreters serve as both linguists and diplomats. They understand the politics behind the words.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during his swearing-in ceremony earlier this month, as President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence look on.

'We Hope It All Works Out': Pompeo Pays Surprise Visit To North Korea For Talks

Even as President Trump said he's leaving the Iran nuclear deal, he voiced optimism on another deal, as he sent Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un.

A van believed to be carrying the body of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, leaves the forensics wing of a hospital in Kuala Lumpur Thursday. Malaysia released the body along with men who had been questioned over Kim's death.

Malaysia Sends Men Questioned In Murder Back To North Korea, Along With Kim's Body

Malaysian diplomats were also allowed to leave North Korea, in a swap that seemingly ends the standoff over the murder of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother.

RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Assisi And Italian Country Charm

Airs Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, IOC president Thomas Bach, North Korea's nominal head of state Kim Yong Nam and Kim Yo Jong greet players from the combined Koreas team on Saturday in Gangneung.

Kim Yo Jong Fascinates, And Puzzles, In South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has captivated media attention in South Korea during her unprecedented visit for the Winter Olympics.

Israeli security forces carry the body of a man who police say carried out an attack at the site of Temple Mount and al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

Gunmen Kill 2 Israeli Officers At Religious Site In Jerusalem

Three Israeli Arab attackers killed two border police officers before being shot and killed in a gun battle at Temple Mount.

San Diego Jewish Film Festival Features Diversity, A Few Surprises

The 28th annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival has some strong screenings this year.

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