August 2002
Japan and North Korea Agreement - 2002-08-31
Japan and North Korea have reached an agreement allowing the Japanese Prime Minister to visit North Korea and reconstruct a border railway with South Korea.…
Japanese Prime Minister's Visit to North Korea - 2002-08-30
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is set to visit North Korea on September 17, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between Japan and North…
Washington is Confident that the Overthrow of Saddam Hussein Will Have International Support - 2002-08-28
Washington is confident that it will receive international support if it decides to overthrow Saddam Hussein. Richard Armitage emphasized that the Bush administration has yet…
The U.S. Seeks Japan's Support for Possible Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-08-27
The U.S. is seeking Japan's backing for potential military action against Iraq, as expressed by Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage during his visit to…
Japan Calls for Normal Relations with North Korea
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has reached out to North Korea's Kim Jong Il to normalize relations, expressing a commitment to resolve outstanding issues. This…
Military Exercise of Joint Forces of the United States and South Korea - 2002-08-17
North Korea has issued a warning regarding the joint military exercise conducted by the U.S. and South Korea, claiming it threatens diplomatic talks with Washington.…
First Round of Talks Between Japan and North Korea - 2002-08-14
Japan and North Korea are set to resume government-level talks for the first time in two years, focusing on diplomatic relations and unresolved issues, particularly…
Beginning of North and South Korea Negotiations - 2002-08-12
North and South Korea have commenced high-level negotiations aimed at reviving their reconciliation process, focusing on military and economic cooperation, and family reunions. This follows…
Mystery Train
The article discusses Jim Jarmusch's film 'Mystery Train,' which intertwines three unlikely stories set in Memphis, highlighting the mythical aspects of American culture and music.…
Japanese Foreign Minister's Visit to Burma - 2002-08-06
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi visited Burma for the first time in 19 years to meet with military leader General Than Shwe and opposition leader…
Referendum in Taiwan - 2002-08-04
Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has called for a referendum on the island's future, asserting that Taiwan is a separate country from China. This statement is…
Japanese People Hold the Record for Longevity - 2002-08-01
Japanese people have achieved new records in longevity, with women expected to live nearly 85 years and men just over 78 years. This increase is…