March 2003
Deployment of Two Japanese Spy Satellites in Earth's Orbit - 2003-03-28
Japan has launched two spy satellites to monitor North Korea's weapons programs, a move prompted by North Korea's previous missile tests. The launch was heavily…
North Korea Withdraws from Negotiations with the United Nations Command in South Korea
North Korea has exited negotiations with the UN Command in South Korea, protesting against US-South Korea military exercises. Additionally, it has warned Japan against launching…
Declaration to Address Water Scarcity Issues at the World Water Forum
Delegations at the World Water Forum in Kyoto have endorsed a declaration aimed at addressing global water scarcity. While it outlines financial and management strategies,…
Japan Warns of Abandoning 2002 Joint Declaration with North Korea
Japan is warning North Korea that continued missile tests could lead to the abandonment of a 2002 joint declaration aimed at improving relations. North Korea…
An American Aircraft Carrier Arrives on the Shores of South Korea - 2003-03-14
An American aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea ahead of joint military exercises with South Korean forces. This deployment follows the dispatch of a…
Tokyo Government Deploys Japanese Destroyer in Korean Peninsula Waters - 2003-03-13
The Tokyo government has deployed a destroyer to the Korean Peninsula amid reports that North Korea plans to test a ballistic missile capable of striking…
South Korean President Calls for Stronger Military Ties with the United States - 2003-03-11
North Korea has issued a warning about potential conflict with the U.S. if negotiations on its nuclear program do not occur. In response, South Korean…
Colin Powell: The U.S. Will Finally Engage in Dialogue with North Korea - 2003-03-10
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. will engage in discussions with North Korea about its nuclear program, emphasizing the need for regional powers to participate.…
North Korea Tests Another Medium-Range Missile Over the Sea of Japan - 2003-03-10
North Korea conducted a second medium-range missile test over the Sea of Japan within two weeks. The tests are seen as non-threatening to regional countries,…
South Korea and the U.S.: North Korea Appears Ready to Test Another Missile
South Korea and the U.S. report that North Korea is preparing to test another missile, likely an anti-ship missile, in the Sea of Japan. This…
Hundred Thousand Anti-War Demonstrations in Two Major Cities of Indonesia - 2003-03-09
Hundreds of thousands protested in Surabaya, Indonesia against a potential U.S. attack on Iraq, emphasizing the protection of humanity and justice. Smaller protests occurred in…
The Aim of North Korean Fighter Jets Surrounding a U.S. Spy Plane Was to Take Its Crew Hostage
North Korean fighter jets attempted to force a U.S. spy plane to land and take its crew hostage. A senior U.S. military official revealed that…
North Korea Warns Mariners to Avoid Navigating in Japanese Waters - 2003-03-07
North Korea has issued a warning to mariners to avoid the Sea of Japan, which U.S. officials believe may indicate an upcoming missile test. The…
Deployment of American Bombers in Guam - 2003-03-05
The U.S. is deploying 24 bombers to Guam as a warning to North Korea amidst tensions over its nuclear capabilities. This move is intended to…
North Korean Fighter Jets Intercept U.S. Spy Plane - 2003-03-04
North Korean fighter jets intercepted a U.S. spy plane in international airspace over the Sea of Japan, which U.S. officials labeled a hostile act. Despite…