April 2002
Meeting Among Separated Families in North and South Korea - 2002-04-29
A group of South Korean elderly individuals met with their North Korean relatives after decades of separation due to the Korean War. North Korea has…
Seeking Refuge in Western Embassies - April 27, 2002
Three North Korean refugees who had sought asylum in Western embassies in China have left the country, likely heading to South Korea. This incident involves…
Japan Respects China's Decision to Postpone Talks
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi expressed respect for China's decision to postpone defense talks following his visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japanese…
North Korea Criticizes Japanese Prime Minister
North Korea has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, calling it thoughtless and provoking anger. The Chinese government has also…
Possible Visit of U.S. President's Envoy to North Korea - 2002-04-11
Jack Pritchard, the U.S. envoy for Korea, plans to meet North Korean officials in New York to discuss a potential visit to North Korea. This…
North Korea Needs More Food Aid - 2002-04-10
The World Food Programme warns that North Korea is facing a severe food crisis and requires 368,000 tons of emergency food aid. Without additional assistance,…
Cautious Reception of North Korea's Willingness to Contact Washington - 2002-04-07
The Bush administration is cautiously optimistic about North Korea's expressed willingness to engage with Washington, pending direct communication from Pyongyang. This development follows a visit…
Reconciliation Efforts Between South Korea and North Korea - 2002-04-06
South Korea and North Korea are making progress in their reconciliation efforts, with a special envoy extending his mission due to positive developments. Key issues…
Resumption of Contacts Between the Two Koreas - 2002-04-06
South Korea's special envoy announced that North Korea is willing to resume contacts with South Korea and dialogue with the U.S. This development follows a…
Possibility of Resuming Talks Between North and South Korea - 2002-04-06
A South Korean presidential representative announced that North Korea is prepared to resume talks with both South Korea and the United States. This follows a…
Officials from the Two Koreas Move Closer to Agreement - 2002-04-05
Officials from South Korea and North Korea are nearing an agreement on family reunifications and economic exchanges following a meeting between a South Korean envoy…
North Korea Ready to Negotiate with the U.S.
North Korea is willing to resume negotiations with a U.S.-led consortium on a nuclear power plant, but the U.S. wants to include discussions on weapons…
Encouragement for North Korean Leader to Dialogue with the U.S.
South Korea's special envoy is visiting North Korea to encourage dialogue with the U.S. after tensions escalated due to U.S. policy changes. This visit aims…