December 2002
UN Inspectors Leave North Korea
Two UN inspectors are leaving North Korea after being expelled by the government, raising concerns about the lack of oversight on the country's nuclear activities.…
Millions Worldwide Celebrate New Year's Eve Under Heavy Security - 2002-12-31
Millions celebrated New Year's Eve globally under heightened security due to potential terrorist threats. Major celebrations occurred in Sydney, where fireworks symbolized peace, while concerns…
North Korea's Nuclear Facility Closed to the Outside World
North Korea has expelled international inspectors from its nuclear facility, closing it off to outside oversight. This action raises concerns about the country's nuclear capabilities…
Germany and China Agree to Cooperate on North Korean and Iraqi Crises
Germany and China have reached an agreement to collaborate on the crises in North Korea and Iraq, emphasizing the need for North Korea to meet…
Colin Powell: North Korea has become a troublemaker - 2002-12-29
Colin Powell expressed concerns about North Korea's nuclear ambitions, stating that while the situation is not critical, it remains troubling. North Korea plans to restart…
Colin Powell Says While North Korea Is Acting Wrongly, Washington Will First Test Diplomacy
Colin Powell emphasizes the U.S. approach of testing diplomacy with North Korea regarding its nuclear program, despite acknowledging the seriousness of the situation. Senator Joseph…
Germany and China Believe UN Resolution on Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Must Be Fully Implemented - 2002-12-29
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji discussed the importance of fully implementing the UN Security Council resolution on Iraq's weapons of…
Mohammad ElBaradei: Reactivating North Korea's Nuclear Plant Has No Relation to Its Electricity Needs
The IAEA reports that North Korea is reactivating its Yongbyon nuclear plant, which is unrelated to its electricity needs. ElBaradei emphasizes that North Korea has…
International Atomic Energy Agency Asks North Korea Not to Expel Nuclear Inspectors
The IAEA has urged North Korea not to expel its nuclear inspectors, which would hinder monitoring of the country's nuclear activities. North Korea's decision follows…
Kim Dae-jung: North Korea has ignited the nuclear crisis in the region - 2002-12-26
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung declared that North Korea's nuclear ambitions will not be tolerated, condemning their reactivation of nuclear facilities. This situation escalates the…
North Korean Leaders Plan to Resume Operations at Nuclear Power Plant - 2002-12-25
North Korean leaders are planning to restart operations at a nuclear power plant, raising international concerns about nuclear weapons production. This move comes as U.S.…
Russia Asks North Korea to Cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency
Russia has urged North Korea to collaborate with the IAEA amid concerns over its nuclear weapons program. This request highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding North…
James Kelly, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, to Visit Seoul Regarding North Korean Crisis - 2002-12-25
James Kelly, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is set to visit Seoul to discuss the North Korean crisis, as President Bush plans to send…
North Korea Apparently Begins Removing Seals from Its Nuclear Laboratory
North Korea has started removing seals from its nuclear laboratory, which is crucial for its nuclear weapons program. This move comes after the U.S.-led coalition…
U.S. Defense Secretary: America Fully Capable of Doing What is Necessary - 2002-12-23
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld emphasized America's military readiness to confront multiple threats, including North Korea, while advocating for diplomatic solutions. This comes amid North…
Donald Rumsfeld to North Korea: America Can Engage in Two Wars Simultaneously - 2002-12-23
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld warned North Korea against exploiting America's focus on Iraq, asserting that the U.S. is capable of fighting two wars…
Government-backed candidate wins South Korean presidential election by a narrow margin - 2002-12-19
Roh Moo-hyun, a government-backed candidate, won the South Korean presidential election by a slim margin over Lee Hoi-chang. The election is seen as a referendum…
North Korea Has Conducted Tests for Nuclear Weapons in the Last Four Years - 2002-12-18
A South Korean newspaper claims that North Korea has conducted at least seventy tests for nuclear weapons in the past four years, with information sourced…
U.S. Secretary of State: Washington Has No Plans to Attack North Korea - 2002-12-17
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell affirmed that there are no plans for a military attack on North Korea, despite rising tensions. North Korea insists…
North Korea Increases Verbal Attacks on the U.S.
North Korea has escalated its rhetoric against the U.S., demanding a non-aggression pact to avert war, while the U.S. ties food aid to oversight conditions.…
North Korea Resumes Nuclear Program to Compensate for Power Shortages - 2002-12-15
North Korea has decided to resume its nuclear program in response to electricity shortages caused by the cessation of fuel oil exports from the U.S.…
North Korea's Nuclear Reactor is the Main Topic of the Upcoming Presidential Election in South Korea - 2002-12-15
The upcoming South Korean presidential election is heavily influenced by North Korea's decision to restart a nuclear reactor. Candidates Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Hoi-chang are…
Leaders of Japan and South Korea Reach Agreement on North Korea - 2002-12-15
The leaders of Japan and South Korea have reached an agreement to collaborate on persuading North Korea to abandon its nuclear program. This agreement follows…
North Korea: Oversight of Our Nuclear Facilities Must Be Stopped - 2002-12-14
North Korea has announced that the International Atomic Energy Agency must cease its oversight of its nuclear facilities, prompting a response from U.S. and South…
North Korean Ship Carrying Scud Missiles Docked Near Yemen - 2002-12-14
A North Korean cargo ship with Scud missiles docked in Yemen after international concerns were addressed. The U.S. allowed the ship to proceed following assurances…
South Korean Protests Against the U.S. - 2002-12-14
Thousands of South Koreans protested in Seoul against the U.S. following the deaths of two teenagers caused by American soldiers. The protests called for a…
President Bush Announces Smallpox Vaccination Program for U.S. Soldiers and Health Workers - 2002-12-13
President Bush has announced a vaccination program for half a million soldiers and health workers against smallpox due to concerns over potential biological attacks from…
The U.S. Regrets North Korea's Decision to Reactivate Nuclear Power Plant
The U.S. has expressed regret over North Korea's decision to reactivate a nuclear power plant, which raises concerns about nuclear weapons production. Leaders from the…
North Korea's Criticism of the United States - 2002-12-12
North Korea announced plans to restart a nuclear power plant, citing electricity needs, while criticizing the U.S. for halting fuel shipments essential to a 1994…
The Bush Administration Submitted a Strategic Document to the U.S. Congress - 2002-12-12
The Bush administration presented a strategic document to Congress emphasizing the U.S. right to use overwhelming military force against any attacks involving weapons of mass…
Ship Carrying Scud Missile Cargo to be Released
The U.S. has agreed to release a ship carrying Scud missiles from North Korea, which Yemen claims were intended for its military. This incident highlights…
A North Korean Missile Ship Detained in the Arabian Sea - 2002-12-11
A ship carrying North Korean missiles was detained in the Arabian Sea by Spanish vessels. The U.S. has been tracking the ship for weeks, suspecting…
North Korea has taken a dangerous step by violating nuclear agreements
North Korea is facing serious accusations from the U.S. for violating nuclear agreements, as it refuses to allow international inspectors. U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld…
Presidents of Russia and China Sign Joint Declaration
The Presidents of Russia and China signed a joint declaration to enhance strategic cooperation and seek a diplomatic resolution for Iraq. They also advocated for…
China and Russia Call for Preservation of the 1994 Agreement
China and Russia have called on North Korea and the U.S. to adhere to the 1994 nuclear agreement, which aimed to freeze North Korea's nuclear…