August 2002
Japan and North Korea Agreement - 2002-08-31
Japan and North Korea have reached an agreement allowing the Japanese Prime Minister to visit North Korea and reconstruct a border railway with South Korea.…
Japanese Prime Minister's Visit to North Korea - 2002-08-30
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is set to visit North Korea on September 17, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between Japan and North…
North Korea Seeks Nuclear Weapons - 2002-08-29
A senior U.S. diplomat claims North Korea is pursuing nuclear weapons and has a dangerous biological weapons program. John Bolton's comments come amid stalled economic…
Delay in Inter-Korean Negotiations - 2002-08-29
Negotiations between South Korea and North Korea on economic cooperation have been postponed due to disagreements over infrastructure connections. This is the first dialogue in…
North Korea is the Largest Exporter of Ballistic Missile Technology - 2002-08-29
John Bolton, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, has labeled North Korea as the largest exporter of ballistic missile technology and called for an end…
Resumption of Inter-Korean Talks - 2002-08-28
North Korea has sent a delegation to Seoul to resume economic cooperation talks with South Korea, focusing on railway reconnection and industrial development. This marks…
A Senior American Diplomat May Head to North Korea
The Bush administration is considering sending a senior diplomat to North Korea to improve relations, following indications from Pyongyang that they would welcome such a…
The United States Will Not Participate in the World Wrestling Championships in Iran
The U.S. Wrestling Federation has announced it will not participate in the upcoming World Wrestling Championships in Iran due to safety concerns for its athletes.…
Japan Calls for Normal Relations with North Korea
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has reached out to North Korea's Kim Jong Il to normalize relations, expressing a commitment to resolve outstanding issues. This…
Meeting of Leaders of Russia and North Korea - 2002-08-24
On August 24, 2002, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il met in Vladivostok to discuss a new railway project to…
New U.S. Sanctions Against North Korea - 2002-08-23
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on North Korea for selling Scud missiles to Yemen, targeting the company involved and other government entities. This is a…
Connection of the Siberian Railway to the Korean Peninsula - 2002-08-23
Vladimir Putin met with Kim Jong-il in Vladivostok, promising to assist in improving North-South Korean relations. They discussed expanding the Siberian Railway to connect with…
North Korean President in Vladivostok - 2002-08-23
North Korean President Kim Jong Il is in Vladivostok for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral transportation and infrastructure issues, as well as…
U.S. Defense Secretary Warns Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld issued a warning to Russia regarding its trade plans with Iraq, suggesting it could deter foreign investment in Russia. This…
North Korean Refugees Interrogated in South Korea - 2002-08-19
Twenty-one North Korean refugees were interrogated in South Korea after arriving by boat in search of political asylum. This marks the first sea-based asylum attempt…
Military Exercise of Joint Forces of the United States and South Korea - 2002-08-17
North Korea has issued a warning regarding the joint military exercise conducted by the U.S. and South Korea, claiming it threatens diplomatic talks with Washington.…
North Korea's Discontent Over Delays in Power Plant Construction - 2002-08-14
North Korea is expressing frustration over delays in the construction of nuclear power plants, which were part of a 1994 agreement with the U.S. to…
North Korean Youth Seek Asylum - 2002-08-14
Two young North Koreans sought asylum at the Albanian embassy in Beijing, bringing the total number of North Korean asylum seekers in foreign embassies in…
Agreement for Dialogue on Family Reunions Between the Two Koreas - 2002-08-14
North and South Korea have agreed to resume talks to arrange family reunions for those separated by the war. High-level military discussions are also planned…
First Round of Talks Between Japan and North Korea - 2002-08-14
Japan and North Korea are set to resume government-level talks for the first time in two years, focusing on diplomatic relations and unresolved issues, particularly…
North Korea Refuses Inspection of Its Nuclear Facilities
North Korea has denied U.S. requests for inspections of its nuclear facilities and threatened to exit a key nuclear agreement. This follows a visit by…
Second Day of North Korea-South Korea Talks - 2002-08-13
North Korea and South Korea have made progress in high-level talks in Seoul, focusing on key disagreements. The discussions aim to finalize agreements from a…
Beginning of North and South Korea Negotiations - 2002-08-12
North and South Korea have commenced high-level negotiations aimed at reviving their reconciliation process, focusing on military and economic cooperation, and family reunions. This follows…
The First Meeting of the Leaders of the Two Koreas Was Positive - 2002-08-12
North and South Korea held their first high-level talks in almost a year, expressing optimism about the outcomes. The meetings are significant as they follow…
Kim Jong Il to Visit Russia - 2002-08-09
Kim Jong Il is set to visit Russia for discussions with Vladimir Putin. This meeting is significant as it follows previous interactions between the two…
North Korean Army and UN Forces Dialogue - 2002-08-06
North Korean and UN forces have engaged in discussions to prevent further hostile encounters following a deadly clash in the Yellow Sea. The talks, held…
Potential Dangers of Nuclear Reactors in Bushehr - 2002-08-05
Henry Sokolski warns about the potential dangers of Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactors, suggesting they could produce nuclear weapons. He highlights concerns over Iran's compliance with…
High-Level Talks Between North and South Korea - 2002-08-04
North and South Korea have agreed to resume high-level talks after a nine-month hiatus, starting August 12 in Seoul. This decision follows a recent naval…
Dialogue Between the Two Koreas - 2002-08-02
A South Korean delegation has arrived in North Korea to resume stalled talks after nine months. The discussions will focus on reviving diplomatic relations and…