BBC braces for backlash over North Korea service
(The Guardian North Korea)

Director of BBC World Service says tensions over North Korea´s nuclear tests vindicate the launch of a targeted serviceThe 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. Related: Guam radio stations accidentally air emergency alert amid North Korea threat Related: BBC faces new pay row over gap between World Service and news Continue reading...