Director of BBC World Service says tensions over North Korea’s nuclear tests vindicate the launch of a targeted service
The BBC is braced for a backlash from the North Korean government about the launch of a new service targeted at the country amid growing international tensions over its nuclear missile tests.
Francesca Unsworth, the director of BBC World Service, said the corporation was wary about launching the new North Korean service next month due to the likely opposition from the government but insisted the fragile political situation vindicated the move.
Additional article The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/aug/20/bbc-braces-for-backlash-over-north-korea-service
(photo/VOA News/scmp.com/abc.com)