June 2002
North Korean Woman Seeks Political Asylum at South Korean Diplomatic Mission in Beijing - 2002-06-27
A 24-year-old North Korean woman has sought political asylum at the South Korean diplomatic mission in Beijing, though details of her entry remain undisclosed. This…
Two North Korean Refugees Arrive in South Korea
Two North Korean refugees arrived in South Korea after seeking asylum at the Canadian embassy in China, marking the end of a month-long standoff. A…
An Algerian Man Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorist Connections and Activities in Canada - 2002-06-23
An Algerian man named Adel Toubichi was arrested in Canada on suspicion of involvement in a terrorist plot against the U.S. Embassy in Paris. His…
Suspected Leader of Largest Chinese Criminal Group in Canada Arrested - 2002-06-22
Li Shangxing, a Chinese man accused of leading a major criminal organization in China, has been arrested in Canada. His asylum request was denied, and…
The Number of North Korean Refugees in China Reaches 23
Two young North Korean women have sought refuge at the South Korean embassy in Beijing, increasing the total number of North Korean refugees there to…
Mahdi Karroubi Arrives in Minsk, Capital of Belarus
Mahdi Karroubi, the Iranian Speaker of Parliament, has arrived in Minsk for a three-day visit to enhance bilateral cooperation with Belarus. His meetings will include…
Two More Migrants Seek Refuge at South Korean Embassy in Beijing
Two North Korean women have sought refuge at the South Korean consulate in Beijing, joining a group of over 18 other asylum seekers. This incident…
President of Belarus and Iranian Minister of Culture Meet
The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, met with Iranian Culture Minister Ahmad Masjed Jamei to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. This meeting highlights Belarus's intent to…
Hamid Karzai stated that he will govern Afghanistan democratically - 2002-06-15
Hamid Karzai has been elected as the head of Afghanistan's interim government, promising to govern democratically and prioritize support for the U.S.-led war on terrorism.…
Two-Day Negotiations of Eight Industrial Countries Conclude
The foreign ministers of eight major industrial nations concluded their two-day talks in Canada without any progress on a proposed Middle East peace conference. While…
Chinese Police Forcefully Remove North Korean Refugee from South Korean Consulate in Beijing - 2002-06-14
Chinese police forcibly removed a North Korean refugee from the South Korean consulate in Beijing, despite diplomatic protests. This incident highlights tensions surrounding North Korean…
The U.S. Calls on Industrialized Countries to Assist in the Reconstruction of Afghanistan - 2002-06-14
The U.S. has urged industrialized nations to financially support the reconstruction of Afghanistan following years of conflict. Colin Powell emphasized the importance of financial aid…
5 More Refugees Seek Asylum at Western Embassies in China - 2002-06-10
Five more North Korean refugees have sought asylum at Western embassies in Beijing, increasing the total to ten. This includes individuals seeking refuge at the…
Despite Warnings from Western Governments, Foreigners Have Not Started Leaving India
Western governments have warned their citizens to leave India due to the potential for conflict with Pakistan, but foreign nationals have not begun to evacuate.…