April 2003
North Korean and South Korean Representatives Extend Talks for Another Day
North and South Korean representatives have extended their negotiations in Pyongyang for an additional day to resolve differences over a joint statement regarding the North…
Mandatory Quarantine in Taiwan - 2003-04-27
Taiwan has enacted a mandatory quarantine for travelers from SARS-affected countries after reporting its first death from the virus. The global situation is serious, with…
U.S. Defense Secretary: No Progress in Tripartite Talks
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced that recent tripartite talks involving the U.S., China, and North Korea yielded no progress regarding North Korea's nuclear program.…
A Ministerial Delegation from South Korea Will Head to Pyongyang for Three Days of Negotiations
South Korea is sending a ministerial delegation to North Korea for discussions on its weapons program. North Korea recently claimed it has nuclear weapons and…
The US, North Korea, and China Conclude Talks in Beijing
The US, North Korea, and China ended discussions in Beijing regarding North Korea's nuclear program without any resolution. North Korea proposed a new solution, but…
End of Negotiations Between the United States, North Korea, and China on Pyongyang's Nuclear Programs - 2003-04-24
The United States, North Korea, and China have concluded negotiations in Beijing regarding North Korea's nuclear programs. Colin Powell emphasized the strong opinions expressed by…
Start of Negotiations Between Representatives of the United States, North Korea, and China in Beijing - 2003-04-23
Negotiations began in Beijing involving the United States, North Korea, and China regarding North Korea's nuclear program. The talks are expected to continue until Friday,…
President Bush: North Korea May Be Encouraged to Abandon Nuclear Weapons Production - 2003-04-20
President Bush expressed optimism that North Korea might be persuaded to halt its nuclear weapons program, highlighting China's role in upcoming negotiations. North Korea's state…
South Korean Officials Say North Korea Deliberately Provided Ambiguous Explanations Regarding the Reuse of Nuclear Fuel Rods
South Korean officials claim North Korea is being deliberately vague about its nuclear fuel rods to gain leverage in upcoming talks with the U.S. and…
World Health Organization Warns Travelers to Avoid Hong Kong and Guangdong Province in Southern China - 2003-04-02
The World Health Organization has issued a travel warning for Hong Kong and Guangdong Province due to a mysterious pneumonia outbreak that has resulted in…
U.S. Trade Sanctions Against Pakistani and North Korean Companies - 2003-04-01
The U.S. has imposed trade sanctions on companies in Pakistan and North Korea due to a missile technology exchange. This move affects U.S. dealings with…