November 2002
North Korea Urged to Halt Its Nuclear Program as Soon as Possible - 2002-11-29
The International Atomic Energy Agency has called on North Korea to allow inspections of its nuclear program and to cease its nuclear activities promptly. This…
U.S. Warning to Pakistan - 2002-11-27
The U.S. has warned Pakistan about potential consequences if reports of its assistance to North Korea's nuclear program are confirmed. Colin Powell communicated this warning…
New York Times Report on Pakistan's Nuclear Cooperation with North Korea - 2002-11-26
The U.S. Secretary of State warned Pakistan of severe consequences if it is found aiding North Korea's nuclear program. Pakistan denies claims of receiving missile…
Unexpected Demand from North Korea - 2002-11-23
North Korea has unexpectedly asked South Korea to help pressure the US into signing a non-aggression pact. Despite being officially at war, this request signifies…
North Korea Denies Entry to Consortium Members - 2002-11-22
North Korea has denied entry to members of a U.S.-led consortium that previously supplied oil, seeking to understand its domestic consumption. This refusal follows the…
North Korea Abrogates 1994 Agreement - 2002-11-21
North Korea has officially abrogated the 1994 nuclear agreement with the U.S., blaming the U.S. for halting oil fuel deliveries. This escalation raises concerns about…
Chinese President Emphasizes the 1994 Agreement
Chinese President Jiang Zemin has called on the U.S. and North Korea to respect the 1994 nuclear agreement during a meeting with former South Korean…
China Prevents Entry of 17 North Korean Citizens into Vietnam
The Chinese government has blocked 17 North Korean refugees, including two children, from entering Vietnam and has returned them to China where they are being…
The Last Oil Shipment Arrived in North Korea - 2002-11-19
The last oil shipment from a U.S.-led consortium has arrived in North Korea. The consortium includes the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and the EU. This…
Ambiguity Surrounding North Korea's Admission of Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-18
North Korea's official stance on its nuclear weapons capability remains unclear following conflicting statements from state media. The ambiguity arises from a Sunday broadcast claiming…
North Korea Threatens to Resume Missile Tests - 2002-11-17
North Korea has threatened to restart missile tests, blaming Japan for violating agreements related to abducted citizens and reparations. This follows a diplomatic visit by…
North Korea Has Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-17
North Korea has publicly confirmed its possession of nuclear weapons, citing the need for self-defense against U.S. threats. This announcement follows U.S. acknowledgment of North…
President Bush Prefers a Peaceful Resolution to North Korea's Nuclear Issue - 2002-11-16
President Bush has indicated that he does not plan to attack North Korea, which is seeking a non-aggression pact with the U.S. He has thanked…
The International Community Awaits North Korea's Reaction
The international community is waiting for North Korea's response to the US and allies' decision to stop oil shipments to the country. This action is…
Pakistan Denies Assisting North Korea's Nuclear Program - 2002-11-14
Pakistan has denied claims that it assisted North Korea's nuclear program until recently, responding to a Washington Post report. The Bush administration is reportedly facing…
North Korea Seeks Non-Aggression Pact with the U.S.
North Korea is demanding a non-aggression pact with the U.S. before addressing concerns about its nuclear program. This statement was made by a North Korean…
Russian Defense Minister: Kremlin Needs Evidence
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov emphasized the need for evidence regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program, stating that Moscow has not seen conclusive proof. This…
Efforts to End North Korea's Weapons Program - 2002-11-11
Japan and South Korea are intensifying efforts to pressure North Korea to cease its weapons program, collaborating with the U.S. on this issue. The situation…
Japan, the United States, and South Korea Renew Call for North Korea to Halt Nuclear Weapons Production - 2002-11-10
Japan, the U.S., and South Korea have reiterated their demand for North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons program, citing violations of a 1994 agreement.…
South Korea Will Not Cooperate with North Korea Until Nuclear Program Concerns Are Addressed
South Korea has declared it will not engage in new economic cooperation with North Korea until the latter resolves global concerns over its nuclear program.…
President Bush Requests Congress to Approve Bill for Establishing Department of Homeland Security - 2002-11-08
President Bush has called on Congress to pass a bill to create the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing the real threat of terrorism. This request…
North Korea Still Considers Itself Committed to 1994 Agreement with the U.S.
North Korea claims commitment to the 1994 agreement with the U.S. amid ongoing concerns about its nuclear weapons program. A former U.S. ambassador's recent visit…
North Korea Concerned About U.S. Aggressive Policy Towards the Country - 2002-11-06
North Korea's Deputy Foreign Minister expressed concerns about the U.S.'s aggressive stance, fearing a potential attack. Former U.S. ambassador Donald Gregg relayed these sentiments after…
North Korea Frustrated by Lack of Progress in Negotiations with Japan
North Korea is expressing frustration over stalled negotiations with Japan regarding the normalization of relations, threatening to resume missile tests if progress is not made.…
White House Dismisses North Korean Proposal as Worthless - 2002-11-04
The White House has rejected North Korea's proposal for negotiations regarding its weapons program, insisting that North Korea must first dismantle its nuclear capabilities. The…
North Korean Ambassador to the UN: We are Willing to Negotiate with the US on Nuclear Weapons Program
The North Korean ambassador expressed willingness to negotiate with the US regarding its nuclear program, contingent on the US ending its hostile policies. The US…
John Bolton: The U.S. Will Respond If Threatened
John Bolton emphasizes that the U.S. will not negotiate with North Korea until it stops its nuclear program, which he claims violates a previous agreement.…
North Korea Claims Right to Have Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-02
North Korea asserts its right to develop nuclear weapons, prompting South Korean President Kim Dae Jung to call for the abandonment of its weapons program.…
Possible North Korean Ballistic Missile Test Aimed at the U.S.
U.S. intelligence is on alert for a potential North Korean missile test aimed at the U.S., although no clear signs indicate it is imminent. North…
International Atomic Energy Agency Calls for Negotiations with North Korea - 2002-11-01
The IAEA is seeking to negotiate with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program following North Korea's admission of such a program. Mohamed ElBaradei expressed…