September 2002
World Food Program Reduces Grain Supplies for Starving North Koreans
The World Food Program has announced a reduction in grain aid to North Korea due to a global grain shortage. Three million North Koreans are…
Iraqi Foreign Minister's Visit to Tehran - 2002-09-28
Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri visited Tehran to strengthen ties and persuade Iran to oppose a potential U.S. attack on Iraq. He emphasized the support…
South Korea Welcomes the Dispatch of a U.S. Envoy to North Korea - 2002-09-27
South Korea has expressed support for the U.S. decision to send an envoy to North Korea to resume talks that were suspended nearly two years…
First Talks with North Korea After Two Years - 2002-09-26
The U.S. is set to resume security talks with North Korea after a two-year break, a move welcomed by China and South Korea. This development…
Japanese Anger Over North Korean Abductions - 2002-09-25
Japan is sending a fact-finding mission to North Korea to investigate the abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s, following Kim Jong Il's…
Leaders of 25 Asian and European Countries Fail to Reach Agreement on Iraq - 2002-09-24
Leaders from 25 Asian and European nations met in Copenhagen but failed to agree on a strategy regarding Iraq and Saddam Hussein. They also discussed…
European and Asian Leaders Welcome the End of North Korea's Isolation - 2002-09-23
Leaders from Europe and Asia expressed strong support for North Korea's steps towards ending its long-standing political isolation. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and South…
Japan Hopes to Retrieve Remaining Four Abductees
Japan is seeking the return of four remaining citizens abducted by North Korea during the 1970s and 1980s, ahead of upcoming diplomatic talks. North Korean…
The Plan to Establish Communication Routes Between the Two Koreas Revived
North and South Korea have revived a long-stalled plan to build communication routes between them, marking a significant step towards improved relations. The event was…
Japanese Prime Minister Visits North Korea for Historic Meeting with Kim Jong Il
Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi is visiting North Korea for a historic nine-hour meeting with leader Kim Jong Il. This is the first visit by a…
Japan and North Korea Engage in Talks to Normalize Relations - 2002-09-17
Japan and North Korea have agreed to initiate talks to normalize relations following a historic visit by Japan's Prime Minister Koizumi to Pyongyang. Kim Jong…
Kim Jong Il Apologizes to Junichiro Koizumi for Kidnapping Japanese Citizens - 2002-09-17
Kim Jong Il has apologized to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi for the abduction of Japanese citizens during the 1970s and 1980s. This unexpected summit…
Military Officials of Both Koreas Engaged in Talks Following Warming Relations - 2002-09-15
Military officials from North and South Korea are in talks to rebuild roads and a railway, signaling improved relations. Families separated during the Korean War…
Mine Clearance in the Demilitarized Zone Between North and South Korea - 2002-09-15
North and South Korea have reached an agreement to clear mines in the demilitarized zone to restore transportation links. This development is seen as a…
Hundreds of Elderly from Two Koreas Reunite with Their Relatives in a 5-Day Meeting - 2002-09-14
Hundreds of elderly individuals from North and South Korea reunited with their relatives for the first time in over 50 years during a 5-day meeting.…
Discussions and Meetings Between the People of the Two Koreas - 2002-09-14
North and South Korea are in talks to reconnect their railways and roads, which have been closed for over 50 years since the Korean War.…
North Korean Leader Expresses Desire for Diplomatic Relations with Japan - 2002-09-14
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il expressed a willingness to establish diplomatic relations with Japan, contingent upon improved relations. This statement was made ahead of…
Reunion After Fifty Years - 2002-09-13
Hundreds of elderly family members from North and South Korea are reuniting after 50 years of separation for a five-day event in North Korea. This…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in Incheon, South Korea - 2002-09-12
36 North Korean refugees arrived in South Korea after seeking refuge in foreign embassies in China. This marks the largest single-day arrival of North Korean…
Kamal Kharrazi: Tehran Seeks Dialogue on Improving Relations with the U.S.
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi expressed Tehran's willingness to engage in dialogue to improve relations with the U.S., contingent on Washington taking the first step.…
U.S. Defense Secretary Withdraws Article Submitted to Washington Post - 2002-09-07
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld retracted an article intended for the Washington Post that justified military action against Iraq and other nations. This withdrawal indicates…
South Korean President Urges the U.S. and North Korea to Resolve Their Differences
The South Korean President has called for the U.S. and North Korea to settle their disputes to ensure peace in the region. He highlighted the…
South Korea, the United States, and Japan Pursue a Joint Strategy Regarding North Korea - 2002-09-07
High-ranking officials from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are meeting to formulate a joint strategy towards North Korea, focusing on an upcoming visit by…
Meeting of American, Japanese, and South Korean Officials - 2002-09-06
Officials from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea are convening in Seoul to align their strategies towards North Korea, marking a significant diplomatic effort amidst…
Chinese Police Surround German School in Beijing
Chinese police have surrounded a German school in Beijing where North Korean citizens are seeking asylum. This incident highlights China's strict measures against asylum seekers…
UN Command Meets with North Korean Officials - 2002-09-04
The UN Command, led by the U.S., met with North Korean officials to discuss reopening closed routes between North and South Korea, following an agreement…
Negotiation Between Chinese and German Officials Regarding the Fate of 15 North Korean Citizens
Chinese and German officials are negotiating the fate of 15 North Korean asylum seekers who have taken refuge in a German school in Beijing. China…
Police Prevent Entry of 12 North Korean Nationals into Ecuadorian Embassy in Beijing
Chinese police stopped 12 North Korean asylum seekers from entering the Ecuadorian embassy in Beijing, resulting in injuries and arrests. The incident highlights China's crackdown…
Food Aid to North Korea May Be Cut Off
The United Nations warns that food aid to North Korea could be discontinued due to dwindling support from donor nations. This situation affects vulnerable populations,…
North Korean Citizens Surrounded by Chinese Police
Fifteen North Korean citizens seeking asylum in South Korea are surrounded by Chinese police at a German embassy-run school in Beijing. This incident highlights the…