April 2003
South Korea's Negotiations with North Korean Officials - 2003-04-27
South Korea has begun high-level negotiations with North Korea to discuss the latter's nuclear weapons program. Jeong Se-Hyun emphasized that North Korea's claims of possessing…
Five-member delegation to North Korea led by a cleric begins negotiations
A five-member delegation from South Korea, led by a cleric, is set to begin negotiations in North Korea, focusing on halting its nuclear programs. This…
Agreement of Health Ministers of Asian Countries in Kuala Lumpur - 2003-04-26
Health ministers from several Asian countries, including China and Japan, agreed on measures to combat the spread of the SARS virus during a meeting in…
Oldest Person in America Passes Away at 113
Mary Christian, the oldest person in America, passed away at 113 years old. She survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and lived a long life…
Princess Yang Kwei-fei
The article discusses the film 'Princess Yang Kwei-fei,' directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, which is a blend of a fairy tale and ghost story set in…
My Burning Love
The article discusses the film 'My Burning Love' directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, which explores feminist themes in 1880s Japan. It highlights the struggles of a…
Geisha
The article discusses the film 'Geisha' directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, highlighting its exploration of the roles of geishas in post-WWII Japan through the friendship of…
A Senior American Official Departed for China to Conduct Necessary Negotiations with Chinese and North Korean Officials
A senior American envoy is heading to China for negotiations with Chinese and North Korean officials about North Korea's nuclear program. This marks the first…
Utamaro and His Five Women - 2003-04-22
The article discusses Kenji Mizoguchi's 1946 film 'Utamaro and His Five Women,' which explores the life of a renowned 18th-century Japanese painter. It highlights the…
On This Day, April 19: MacArthur Retired - 2003-04-20
On April 19, 1951, General Douglas MacArthur, who played a crucial role in rebuilding Japan after World War II, was retired. This event marks a…
Afghanistan Presents Three-Year Plan for Disarming Nearly 100,000 Militias
Afghanistan has announced a three-year plan to disarm around 100,000 militia fighters tied to local warlords, starting in July, with significant international financial support. This…
South Korean Parliament Approves President Roh Moo-hyun's Plan to Deploy Non-Combat Troops to Support US-Led War in Iraq - 2003-04-02
The South Korean Parliament has approved President Roh Moo-hyun's plan to send approximately 700 non-combat troops to Iraq to support the US-led war, despite public…
Airplane from Japan Quarantined in California Carrying SARS Patients - 2003-04-02
A passenger airplane from Japan was quarantined in California due to five passengers showing symptoms of SARS. This incident highlights ongoing health concerns related to…
Japanese Defense Officials Retract Report on North Korea's New Missile Test - 2003-04-01
Japanese defense officials have retracted a report about a North Korean missile test after South Korea found no evidence of such an event. This situation…