May 2002
Major Surprise on the Opening Day of the World Cup - 2002-05-31
The opening day of the World Cup in Asia saw a stunning upset as the defending champions, France, lost to Senegal. This match was significant…
Russia's Victory in a Friendly Match - 2002-05-30
The Russian national football team won a friendly match against Shimizu S-Pulse from Japan with a score of 3-0. Key player Alexander Mostovoi was absent…
Football Tournament Held in Afghanistan - 2002-05-30
An international football tournament, the Peace Cup, was launched in Kabul, organized by Japanese university students. Very few Afghans can watch the World Cup due…
An Italian Footballer's Wish to Play One Minute in the World Cup - 2002-05-29
Marco Materazzi, an Italian footballer, expresses his desire to play just one minute in the World Cup, emphasizing the significance of that brief moment compared…
Indian Foreign Minister Calls for Immediate Cessation of Islamic Militants' Influence in Kashmir - 2002-05-29
Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh has called on Pakistan to take immediate action against Islamic militants infiltrating Kashmir. This comes amid rising tensions between India…
Famous Korean Forward on the Brink of Retirement - 2002-05-28
Hwang Sun-hong, a prominent forward for South Korea's national football team, announced his retirement following the 2002 World Cup. He expressed hopes to meet the…
England Ready to Face Sweden - 2002-05-28
The England national football team is preparing for their first match in the 2002 World Cup against Sweden, following a recent draw with Cameroon. Coach…
Japan's Special Envoy to the Indian Subcontinent - 2002-05-28
Japan has dispatched a special envoy to South Asia to help ease tensions between India and Pakistan, following recent missile tests by Pakistan. This move…
Belgium's Victory in Final Friendly Match - 2002-05-27
Belgium's national football team won their final friendly match against Costa Rica with a score of 1-0, showcasing a strong performance ahead of the World…
Germany in a High-Scoring Match - 2002-05-26
Germany's national football team won a friendly match 10-0 against a Japanese club, boosting coach Rudi Voeller's optimism for the upcoming World Cup. Despite injuries…
Japan and Sweden Friendly Match - 2002-05-25
Japan and Sweden played a friendly football match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The match featured goals from Marcus Allbäck for Sweden and an…
Argentina in Two Consecutive Friendly Matches - 2002-05-25
Argentina is gearing up for the World Cup with two friendly matches against Japanese clubs ahead of their opening game against Nigeria. They are considered…
736 Players in the World Cup - 2002-05-24
The official list of 736 players for the 2002 World Cup has been released by FIFA. This list includes players from 32 participating teams and…
North Korean Refugees in South Korea - 2002-05-23
Five North Korean refugees have arrived in South Korea after being forcibly removed from the Japanese consulate in China, leading to a diplomatic dispute between…
Proposal for Whale Protection in the Southern Hemisphere Rejected
The International Whaling Commission rejected proposals for new whale protection areas in the Southern Hemisphere, despite calls from anti-whaling nations. Japan's request for limited commercial…
Workers' Strike in South Korea - 2002-05-22
Thousands of workers in South Korea have gone on strike despite government warnings about potential disruptions to the World Cup finals. The strike, initiated by…
North Korean Refugees Leave Chinese Territory
Five North Korean refugees have left China after being arrested at a Japanese consulate, highlighting a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Tokyo. Japan accused China…
China Interrogates Korean-American Missionary
The Chinese government is interrogating Joseph Choi, a Korean-American missionary, for allegedly helping North Korean refugees escape. This incident follows the controversial extraction of five…
South Korea Concerned About Strikes During World Cup Matches - 2002-05-21
The South Korean government is worried about potential strikes by labor unions during the upcoming World Cup, threatening severe actions against any disruptive actions. The…
International Whaling Commission Opens - 2002-05-21
The International Whaling Commission convened at Japan's request to discuss the resumption of commercial whaling. Japan's Minister of Agriculture expressed hope for a shift in…
South Korean Labor Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike
South Korean labor unions are threatening a nationwide strike against the government's privatization plans. The strike could involve 65,000 workers and is timed just before…
The Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission Commences - 2002-05-20
The International Whaling Commission's annual meeting has begun, with Japan advocating for the resumption of commercial whaling. Japan's Minister of Agriculture hopes for a shift…
Unauthorized Entry of Chinese Police into Japanese Consulate
Chinese police unlawfully entered the Japanese consulate in Shenyang and removed five North Korean refugees without consent from Japanese officials. Japan's Foreign Minister condemned this…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in Seoul, South Korea Today - 2002-05-14
Three North Korean refugees who sought asylum at a U.S. consulate in China have successfully arrived in South Korea. Meanwhile, two other refugees are at…
Japan's Official Protest to China - 2002-05-13
Japan has officially protested to China over the unauthorized entry of Chinese police into its consulate and the removal of five North Korean asylum seekers.…
Political Asylum Seekers Detained in China - 2002-05-09
Seven individuals suspected to be North Korean asylum seekers were detained in Shenyang, China, while attempting to seek refuge at foreign consulates. The incident has…
Several Unknown Individuals Attempted to Enter Japanese and U.S. Consulates in China - 2002-05-08
Several individuals attempted to seek asylum at the Japanese and U.S. consulates in Shenyang, China, with two reaching the U.S. consulate and five North Koreans…
The Freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi: A New Dawn for Burma - 2002-05-07
Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest, marking a significant moment for Burma's political landscape. Global leaders, including President Bush and Kofi…
The World Welcomes the Freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi - 2002-05-06
The world has welcomed the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader in Myanmar, after 19 months of house arrest. Global leaders, including…
European Union Adds Eleven Groups and Organizations to Its Terrorist List - 2002-05-03
The European Union has officially added eleven groups, including the PKK and MEK, to its terrorist list, which requires member states to freeze their assets.…