October 2002
North Korea Defends Its Nuclear Program
North Korea has defended its nuclear program amid perceived threats, suggesting a non-aggression pact with the U.S. could ease tensions. The U.S. denies the presence…
North Korean Officials Claim Right to Produce Nuclear Weapons or Other Weapons of Mass Destruction
North Korean officials assert their right to develop nuclear weapons due to perceived threats from the U.S. Ambassador Pak Hoi Chan criticized the U.S. for…
Japan-North Korea Talks Conclude
Japan and North Korea held two days of talks in Kuala Lumpur but failed to reach agreements on key issues, including the nuclear program and…
North Korea Rejects Japan's Request to End Nuclear Weapons Program - 2002-10-29
North Korea has rejected Japan's request to end its nuclear weapons program during diplomatic talks in Kuala Lumpur. This rejection is framed by North Korea…
High-ranking Officials from North Korea and Japan to Engage in Dialogue - 2002-10-29
High-ranking officials from North Korea and Japan are scheduled to hold talks for the first time since North Korea's admission of its secret nuclear weapons…
Leaders of Pacific Rim Countries Enter Final Round of Negotiations
Leaders from Pacific Rim countries are concluding negotiations focused on anti-terrorism measures at an APEC summit in Mexico. They aim to enhance regional security and…
Meeting of Leaders in Texas - 2002-10-26
President Bush and Chinese leader Jiang Zemin met in Texas to discuss cooperation on halting China's nuclear weapons program and efforts to denuclearize the Korean…
North Korea Seeks Non-Aggression Pact with the U.S.
North Korea is requesting a non-aggression pact with the U.S. to address the crisis stemming from its nuclear weapons program. The North Korean government insists…
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit - 2002-10-23
The APEC summit in Mexico will focus on terrorism, North Korea, and Iraq, with President Bush joining other leaders to discuss economic cooperation and liberalization…
Nuclear Weapons in North Korea - 2002-10-16
North Korea has admitted to a covert nuclear weapons program, violating a 1994 treaty with the U.S. This admission was made during a visit by…
Important Talks Between North Korea and the United States - 2002-10-01
A senior U.S. envoy has arrived in Tokyo to discuss upcoming talks with North Korea after a two-year break. James Kelly will address concerns about…
US Envoy to North Korea Arrives in Japan for Consultations
A senior US envoy has arrived in Japan to discuss North Korea, marking the resumption of talks after a two-year break. James Kelly will address…