Google executive Eric Schmidt and former Governor Bill Richardson have made a private trip to North Korea, urging humane treatment for an imprisoned US citizen and a more open society. US officials, meanwhile, have expressed concern, which the State Department says is poorly timed.
Feb 22, 2013, 5:00 AM UTCSam Byford
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Jan 20, 2013, 9:46 PM UTCT.C. Sottek
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Jan 14, 2013, 12:34 AM UTCDavid Pierce
Eric Schmidt's trip helped 'make the case for the virtues of the internet' in North Korea
Jan 10, 2013, 1:55 PM UTCKimber Streams
Eric Schmidt says North Korea must allow internet access or 'remain behind'
Jan 9, 2013, 3:15 PM UTCAdi Robertson
Eric Schmidt and Bill Richardson pushing for more cellphone and internet access in North Korea
Jan 8, 2013, 6:46 PM UTCAmar Toor
Eric Schmidt visits a college computer lab during his first day in North Korea
Jan 7, 2013, 6:56 PM UTCAmar Toor
Is Eric Schmidt in North Korea to negotiate a hostage release?
Google chairman and former Governor Bill Richardson arrive in Pyongyang amid heightened political tensions
Jan 3, 2013, 6:57 PM UTCAmar Toor
US State Department doesn't want Eric Schmidt to visit North Korea right now
