June 2002
Strong Earthquake Hits Northeastern China
A strong earthquake struck northeastern China near the borders with Russia and North Korea, felt as far as Beijing. The earthquake had a magnitude of…
Military Clash Between Two Koreas - June 29, 2002
A military clash occurred between South and North Korea, with South Korea blaming North Korea for the deadly exchange of fire, while North Korea claims…
North Korean Woman Seeks Political Asylum at South Korean Diplomatic Mission in Beijing - 2002-06-27
A 24-year-old North Korean woman has sought political asylum at the South Korean diplomatic mission in Beijing, though details of her entry remain undisclosed. This…
Two North Korean Refugees Arrive in South Korea
Two North Korean refugees arrived in South Korea after seeking asylum at the Canadian embassy in China, marking the end of a month-long standoff. A…
The Number of North Korean Refugees in China Reaches 23
Two young North Korean women have sought refuge at the South Korean embassy in Beijing, increasing the total number of North Korean refugees there to…
Continued Famine in North Korea - 2002-06-20
The UN World Food Programme reports that ongoing food shortages in North Korea are leading people to consume wild plants. Aid distribution was halted last…
Reception of US-North Korea Talks - 2002-06-19
Japan and South Korea have expressed support for the US's initiative to engage in political dialogue with North Korea, following diplomatic talks in San Francisco.…
South Korea's Stunning Victory Over Italy - 2002-06-18
South Korea's national football team defeated Italy 2-1 in a surprising match during the 2002 World Cup, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The game…
Two More Migrants Seek Refuge at South Korean Embassy in Beijing
Two North Korean women have sought refuge at the South Korean consulate in Beijing, joining a group of over 18 other asylum seekers. This incident…
U.S. Envoy Meets with North Korean Officials
U.S. envoy Jack Pritchard is meeting with North Korean officials in New York to discuss resuming suspended political talks. This meeting follows an earlier acceptance…
South Korea Protests to China - 2002-06-14
South Korea has lodged a formal protest with China after a North Korean defector was forcibly removed from its consulate in Beijing. The incident has…
Forceful Removal of North Korean Citizen from South Korean Consulate in China - 2002-06-14
A North Korean asylum seeker and his son entered the South Korean consulate in Beijing, prompting a confrontation with Chinese police who attempted to forcibly…
Chinese Police Forcefully Remove North Korean Refugee from South Korean Consulate in Beijing - 2002-06-14
Chinese police forcibly removed a North Korean refugee from the South Korean consulate in Beijing, despite diplomatic protests. This incident highlights tensions surrounding North Korean…
U.S. Secretary of State: The U.S. and North Korea Will Meet Soon - 2002-06-13
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that U.S. and North Korean officials will meet soon to restart stalled political discussions. The talks will address…
Request for Asylum by 17 Refugees at South Korean Embassy in Beijing - 2002-06-11
Seventeen refugees, including at least nine North Koreans, have sought asylum at the South Korean embassy in Beijing. Negotiations are ongoing between South Korea and…
5 More Refugees Seek Asylum at Western Embassies in China - 2002-06-10
Five more North Korean refugees have sought asylum at Western embassies in Beijing, increasing the total to ten. This includes individuals seeking refuge at the…
North Korea's Refusal to Allow Inspections of Its Nuclear Facilities - 2002-06-07
U.S. lawmakers are pressing President Bush to postpone funding for two nuclear reactors in North Korea because of the country's refusal to allow inspections of…
Start of NATO's Two-Day Meeting in Brussels - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers have convened in Brussels to discuss protection against weapons of mass destruction. The meeting highlighted the importance of the alliance's capabilities in…