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AP-APTN-2230: US Kim Reax 2 Monday, 19 December 2011 STORY:US Kim Reax 2- REPLAY Korean communities in LA and NY react to Kim Jong Il death; Clinton sbite LENGTH: 03:32 FIRST RUN: 2030 RESTRICTIONS: AP Clients Only TYPE: Natsound/English/Japanese SOURCE: AP TELEVISION STORY NUMBER: 719799 DATELINE: Various, 19 Dec 2011 LENGTH: 03:32 AP TELEVISION - AP Clients Only SHOTLIST Washington, DC - December 19, 2011 1 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba walk into news conference 2 Clinton and Gemba at microphones 3 SOUNDBITE: (English) Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State: Today the Foreign Minister and I discussed the evolving situation on the Korean Peninsula in light of the reports from North Korea state owned media on the death of Kim Jong Il 4 Wide reporters to Clinton and Gemba 5 SOUNDBITE: (English) Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State: We both share a common interest in a peaceful and stable transition in North Korea, as well as in ensuring regional peace and stability We have been in close touch with our partners in the six-party talks today 6 Pan from officials to Clinton and Gemba 7 SOUNDBITE: (English) Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State: President Obama and President Lee spoke last night I spoke with Foreign Minister Kim this morning and we are also reaching to Beijing and Moscow and of course closely coordinating with our Japanese friends 8 Cutaway reporters 9 SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Koichiro Gemba, Japanese Foreign Minister: In light of the developments in North Korea, namely the death of Mr Kim Jong Il, Secretary Clinton and I had an in depth discussion on the situation in North Korea at today's meeting We share the recognition that it is important to make sure that the latest event would not negatively affect the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula For this purpose we are affirm to closely monitor the situation concerned and to coordinate closely with each other by sharing information between Japan and the United States and among Japan, the United States and the Republic of Korea 10 Mid, Clinton and Gemba shaking hands and leaving New York, New York - December 19, 2011 11 SOUNDBITE: (English) Mike Kulma, Asia Society Executive Director for Global Leadership: There is virtually, I think, nothing known about the kind of policies that he (Kim Jong Un) in particular is supportive of, outside of the fact that as the successor to his father, that he would continue to carry on the policies that his father and his leadership structure has put into place Los Angeles, California - 19 December, 2011 12 Mid of Koreatown street sign 13 Mid and close-ups, Korean-language newspaper on stand 14 Exterior of Radio Korea 15 SOUNDBITE: (English) William Choo, Assistant News Director, Radio Korea: They've been brainwashed for 30 or 40 years, they feel like they lost their great great father They obviously that's what they feel right now 16 Close up of On Air light 17 Mid of volume metres 18 SOUNDBITE: (English) William Choo, Assistant News Director, Radio Korea: They worry about the situation or if the North Korean government is in danger of falling, there will be riots, like situations in Africa 19 Wide, Radio Korea, exterior Palisades Park, New Jersey - 19 December 2011 20 SOUNDBITE: (English) Dae Hyun Yoon, resident: That's kind of a good thing for them and for us too, for everyone, basically I think, because communism, what they're doing they are just a threat to the world You know? 21 Mother and child coming out of store 22 Mid, Korean storefronts STORYLINE: The Obama administration called for a peaceful and stable leadership transition in North Korea on Tuesday, after the death of the reclusive nation's leader Kim Jong Il US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the situation in the Korean peninsula was evolving and that United States is looking for better relations with the North Korean people US officials have said Kim's passing will likely delay anticipated developments on resuming nuclear disarmament talks with the North and supplying the nation with food aid We both share a common interest in a peaceful and stable transition in North Korea as well as ensuring regional peace and stability, Clinton told reporters at the State Department after a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba Gemba said the US and Japan shared the recognition that it is important to make sure that the latest events would not negatively affect the peace and stability on the Korean peninsula Analysts say Kim's death was unlikely to plunge the country into chaos because it already was preparing for a transition Following the death of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il, North Korean state media proclaimed his youngest son, Kim Jong Un, a Great Successor Mike Kulma from the Asia Society, said that not very much is understood about Kim Jong Un and his own plans for the country There is virtually, I think, nothing known about the kind of policies that he (Kim Jong Un) in particular is supportive of, outside of the fact that as the successor to his father that he would continue to carry on the policies that his father and his leadership structure has put into place The White House said it was in constant contact with allies South Korea and Japan, but it offered no substantive comment on the implications of Kim's death US President Barack Obama spoke with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at midnight and the two leaders agreed to stay in close touch At Radio Korea, Assistant News Director William Choo said emotions were running high after the death was announced They've been brainwashed for 30 or 40 years, they feel like they lost their great great father They obviously that's what they feel right now, Choo said But in time that could change, Choo said, especially in light of the fact that not much is known about Kim Jong Un He's been around for a year now It's too short of time of be a leader so they worry about the situation or if the North Korean government is in danger of falling, there will be riots, like situations in Africa Koreans in the United States have expressed their feelings regarding the death, but remained vigilant for any signs of a turbulent transition at home In Palisades Park, New Jersey and Los Angeles' Koreatown, where there are large populations of ethnic Koreans, the mood was upbeat That's kind of a good thing for them and for us too, for everyone, basically I think, because Communism, what they're doing they are just a threat to the world, said resident Dae Hyun Yoon Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: infoaparchivecom (ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory AP'S HIGH DEFINITION ROLLOUT TIMETABLE All Customers This message is for ALL Associated Press (AP) customers to inform you of the upcoming changes to our service and how they will affect your organization The timeline AP will be rolling out High Definition (HD) in phases, beginning with Entertainment from 11 November 2011, followed by Sports News Television (SNTV) in January 2012 The completion date for all News services will be Q2 2012 in time for the 2012 London Olympics in July and the US presidential elections in November What does this mean for you? 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