July 2002
Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the United States and North Korea - 2002-07-31
Colin Powell and Paek Nam-Sun met informally during the ASEAN conference to discuss U.S.-North Korea relations. Powell emphasized the importance of addressing nuclear non-proliferation and…
Colin Powell's Informal Meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister - 2002-07-31
Colin Powell met with North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Nam Sun at a security conference, marking the highest level of contact in two years. Both…
U.S. Welcomes Recent Statement from North Korea - 2002-07-27
The U.S. has expressed approval of a recent statement from North Korea indicating a desire to resume talks. Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State,…
America's Hope for Direct Support of Democracy Advocates Among the People of Iran - 2002-07-23
President Bush has determined that Iranian President Mohammad Khatami and his reformist allies are too weak to enact change, prompting a shift in U.S. policy…
Resumption of Flights Between North and South Korea - 2002-07-20
North and South Korea have resumed direct flights after a previous suspension due to naval clashes. The flights will facilitate the construction of a nuclear…
Tehran Times: The U.S. is Isolated in Afghanistan and the Middle East
The Tehran Times reports on President Bush's comments highlighting U.S. isolation in the Middle East, which have drawn criticism from Iranian reformists. Mohsen Mir-Damadi argues…
Ms. Kawaguchi's Visit to Seoul Ends on Monday.
Yuriko Kawaguchi, Japan's Foreign Minister, is concluding her visit to Seoul, where she discussed cooperation with South Korea on engaging North Korea. Both countries emphasized…
South Korean President Appoints 7 New Ministers
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has appointed 7 new ministers, including the first woman in the cabinet, amid criticism of the former Defense Minister following…
Possibility of War Between North Korea and South Korea - 2002-07-09
North Korea has issued a warning to South Korea regarding the retrieval of a sunken warship, threatening war if it occurs without prior notification. This…
A Senior Japanese Diplomat Heads to Washington
A senior Japanese diplomat is traveling to Washington to align U.S. and Japanese strategies regarding North Korea, following the U.S.'s silence on a dialogue proposal.…
North Korea Calls for Dialogue and Cooperation with South Korea
North Korea has called for dialogue and cooperation with South Korea following a deadly maritime clash. This statement coincides with the 30th anniversary of a…
No Resumption of Talks Between the U.S. and North Korea - 2002-07-03
The U.S. has canceled plans for talks with North Korea following a deadly naval clash that resulted in casualties on both sides. The incident has…
South Korea Demands Apology from North Korea - 2002-07-02
A deadly maritime clash occurred between South and North Korea, leading South Korea to demand an apology from the North. President Kim Dae-jung warned of…