Jack Barton

Jack Barton is a veteran foreign correspondent who was among the first at the scene on many of the world’s largest stories of the past decade including the US led invasion of Afghanistan, Asian tsunami, assassination of Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Thai coup, China earthquake and the conflict in Libya.

Barton is currently based in South Korea bringing CGTN viewers up-to-date on all the latest developments from the region.

STORIES BY JACK BARTON

September 29, 2019

Lowest voter turnout in 18 years in Afghanistan elections

In Afghanistan the turnout in the presidential election was the lowest in 18 years. And Afghans may be getting the results later rather than sooner. Read More...

September 28, 2019

At least 5 dead in election day violence in Afghanistan

At least 5 dead as the Taliban carry out scores of attacks during the presidential election in Afghanistan. Read More...

September 27, 2019

Unemployment a leading issue in Afghanistan’s tense election

Afghanistan's long-delayed presidential election is expected to get underway on Saturday despite threats from the Taliban to disrupt it by attacking polling stations. Read More...

September 24, 2019

South Korean women turn away from marriage, motherhood amid money worries

For many, after the wedding comes children. But, in South Korea it's stopping a growing number of women from getting married in the first place. And that's putting increasing pressure on the economy. Read More...

September 24, 2019

Italian doctor helps amputees get on their feet in Afghanistan

For almost thirty years Italian physiotherapist Dr. Alberto Cairo has been overseen rehabilitation efforts for amputees at seven orthopedic clinics spread across Afghanistan. Read More...

July 10, 2019

South Korean president says Japan export curbs could be prolonged

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in is meeting with the heads of South Korea's biggest conglomerates and business associations on Wednesday. Read More...

June 21, 2019

President Xi ends two day tour of Pyongyang

China's President Xi Jinping has wrapped-up his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un discussed steps to revive Pyongyang's stalled nuclear talks with Washington, as well as deeper cross-border cooperation on issues from trade to security. Read More...