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…
Disagreement Between North Korea and Japan on Issues - 2002-10-31
Japan and North Korea failed to reach an agreement during recent diplomatic talks aimed at resolving long-standing issues, including North Korea's weapons program and the…
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…
Latest Case of Desperate Attempts by North Korean Refugees
Two North Korean refugees applied for political asylum at a German school in Beijing, amidst a backdrop of increasing desperation among North Koreans fleeing poverty…
Shamkhani: Iran Must Assume That the U.S. Will Attack
Admiral Ali Shamkhani, Iran's Minister of Defense, warns that Iran should prepare for a potential U.S. attack, especially in light of President Bush's designation of…
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…
The Mexico Summit Concludes - 2002-10-28
The summit of 21 Pacific Rim leaders in Mexico concluded with a declaration focused on combating terrorism and enhancing security measures. Key agreements included improving…
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…
Leaders of Japan, South Korea, and the USA Call for the Abolishment of North Korea's Nuclear Programs
Leaders from Japan, South Korea, and the USA are united in calling for the immediate and verifiable end of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. This…
Leaders' Summit of Pacific and East Asian Countries - 2002-10-26
President Bush is attending a summit in Mexico with leaders from Pacific and East Asian countries, focusing on issues like anti-terrorism, Iraq, regional trade, 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…
Jiang Zemin's Talks with President Bush - 2002-10-25
Jiang Zemin, the Chinese President, expressed China's readiness to collaborate with the U.S. on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction during a speech in Houston.…
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…
North Korea Announces Withdrawal from 1994 Agreement with the U.S.
North Korea has announced its withdrawal from the 1994 agreement with the U.S. regarding nuclear weapons. South Korean Minister Jeong Se-hyun has expressed concerns about…
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…
Visit of the President of China to America - 2002-10-23
Jiang Zemin, the President of China, visited the U.S. for discussions with former President George Bush. Key topics include North Korea's nuclear program, China-Taiwan relations,…
North Korea Calls for Reduction of U.S. Pressure - 2002-10-22
North Korea has urged the U.S. to ease its pressure on its nuclear weapons program, advocating for a more conciliatory approach. The U.S. administration is…
North Korea: We are ready to address any concerns of the U.S. through dialogue
North Korea has expressed readiness to resolve U.S. concerns about its nuclear program through dialogue, contingent on the U.S. changing its perceived hostile policy. This…
Maximum Pressure Will Be Applied on North Korea to Halt U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program - 2002-10-20
The U.S. is intensifying pressure on North Korea to cease its nuclear weapons program, following discussions with South Korean officials. This comes in light of…
Concerns Expressed by North Korea's Neighboring Countries - 2002-10-17
North Korea's announcement of a nuclear weapons program has alarmed neighboring countries, particularly Japan and South Korea, prompting calls for adherence to international agreements. The…
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…
Five Japanese Abducted Twenty Years Ago Temporarily Return to Japan
Five Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea over 20 years ago have returned to Japan for a brief visit. North Korea has required that their…
Japanese Abductees Return to Their Country for a Visit
Five Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea 20 years ago have returned to Japan for a visit, marking a significant emotional reunion with their families.…
Japanese Abducted by North Korea to Return to Japan
Five Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s are set to return to Japan on October 15 for a two-week visit.…
North Korea Criticizes Senior American Envoy
North Korea has criticized U.S. envoy James Kelly, labeling him arrogant and asserting that the Bush administration's policy is hostile and dismissive of dialogue. The…
North Korea Describes U.S. Envoy's Behavior as 'Imperious' - 2002-10-07
North Korea has criticized U.S. envoy James Kelly for his 'imperious' behavior during his recent visit, asserting that the U.S. maintains a hostile stance and…
US Envoy Outlines Tough Conditions for Improving Relations with North Korea
James Kelly, the first senior US envoy to North Korea in two years, outlined tough conditions for improving US-North Korea relations during talks in Seoul.…
Second Day of James Kelly's Negotiations with North Korean Officials - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy, is in North Korea for a second day of high-level negotiations following discussions in South Korea. North Korea insists…
Shooting Incident at United Nations Headquarters - 2002-10-04
A man named Steve Kim was arrested for firing shots into the air at the UN headquarters while protesting human rights in North Korea. The…
James Kelly Meets North Korea's Second-in-Command - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy to North Korea, met with Kim Yong-nam, the second-in-command of North Korea, in Pyongyang. This marks the first high-level…
Senior US Envoy Meets with Senior North Korean Officials - 2002-10-01
A senior US envoy, James Kelly, is set to meet with North Korean officials for the first time in nearly two years to discuss security…
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…