Jonathan Thatcher

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Position: Bureau Chief, Korea

Based in Seoul since 2006, I lead Reuters coverage out of the Korean peninsula. During my career as a journalist, most of it with Reuters, I've lived and worked in a number of countries in Asia. I was also based for a time in Moscow, covering the CIS.

Articles

Obama ready to help a non-nuclear North Korea November 19, 07:25am EST

(For stories on Obama's Asia trip click on [ID:nOBAMAASIA]) * Obama says he wants trade deal done by 2010 * Obama and Lee ready to keep pressure on Pyongyang * U.S. envoy's trip to North Korea could spur wider talks By Caren Bohan and Patricia Zengerle ... Full Article

SNAP ANALYSIS-Obama prods North Korea back to nuclear talks November 19, 05:03am EST

(For stories on Obama's Asia trip click on [ID:nOBAMAASIA]) By Jon Herskovitz SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's trip to Asia may increase pressure on North Korea to return to stalled nuclear talks, but it is a long way from ensuring ... Full Article

SNAP ANALYSIS: Obama prods North Korea back to nuclear talks November 19, 05:34am EST

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's trip to Asia may increase pressure on North Korea to return to stalled nuclear talks, but it is a long way from ensuring that Pyongyang will take permanent disarmament steps. Full Article

North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul

Obama to end Asia tour with talks on North Korea

North Korea's nuclear plans cloud Obama in Seoul

US's Gates says North Korea's military "more lethal"