May 2004
North Korea Denies Uranium Exports to Libya - 2004-05-29
North Korea has refuted claims that it exported uranium to Libya, as reported by the New York Times, which cited evidence from the IAEA. The…
Little Chance for Pardon of US Army Deserter
The US government has stated that there is little chance for a pardon for Charles Jenkins, a US Army deserter in North Korea. His Japanese…
Japanese Prime Minister's Views on North Korea - 2004-05-23
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, who expressed a desire for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula and a resolution…
The U.S. Rejects Proposal to Provide Nuclear Power Plant to North Korea
The U.S. has firmly rejected any proposal to supply nuclear power plants to North Korea as part of negotiations to end its nuclear weapons program.…
The First Meeting of the Six Countries Achieves Expected Goals - 2004-05-19
The first meeting of six countries regarding North Korea's nuclear program concluded with China stating that it achieved its expected goals. North Korea indicated that…
North Korea Condemns the United States Again - 2004-05-19
North Korea has condemned the U.S. for military exercises with South Korea, claiming it escalates tensions and prepares for an attack. This statement follows the…
South Korea's Efforts to Alleviate Fears Over U.S. Plan to Transfer 3,600 Troops from the Korean Peninsula
South Korea is working to calm concerns over the U.S. plan to withdraw 3,600 troops from the Korean Peninsula to Iraq. Both U.S. and South…
China: The First Meeting of the Six-Party Working Group Achieved Its Expected Goals
China announced that the first meeting of the six-party working group on North Korea's nuclear program was successful. South Korea hopes for another round of…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Emphasizes Caution in Nuclear Technology Transfer
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth Juster met with Pakistani officials to discuss the importance of caution in nuclear technology transfers. This comes amid Pakistan's…
U.S. Stubbornness is the Main Obstacle to Reaching an Agreement on North Korea's Nuclear Program - 2004-05-15
North Korea claims that U.S. demands for it to take the first step in resolving the nuclear crisis are hindering negotiations. The North Korean delegation…
North Korea Unwilling to Withdraw Its Demands - 2004-05-12
The first meeting of the six-party talks regarding North Korea's nuclear crisis did not resolve key disagreements. North Korea remains firm on its demands for…
South Korea's Proposal to Prevent Maritime Clashes with North Korea - 2004-05-05
South Korea has proposed political negotiations to prevent maritime clashes with North Korea, particularly during the fishing season. The proposal was made during cabinet discussions…
High-Level South Korean Delegation Visits Pyongyang - 2004-05-04
A South Korean delegation is in Pyongyang to urge North Korea to soften its nuclear stance ahead of upcoming six-party talks. The visit is led…
North Korea Protests Being Labeled a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the U.S.
North Korea has officially protested the U.S. designation of it as a state sponsor of terrorism, claiming it causes embarrassment and asserting its opposition to…
The U.S. Participates in Six-Party Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program - 2004-05-01
The U.S. will participate in six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program but will not offer rewards unless North Korea ceases its nuclear activities. Expectations…