April 2002
Japan Respects China's Decision to Postpone Talks
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi expressed respect for China's decision to postpone defense talks following his visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japanese…
North Korea Criticizes Japanese Prime Minister
North Korea has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, calling it thoughtless and provoking anger. The Chinese government has also…
Resumption of Contacts Between the Two Koreas - 2002-04-06
South Korea's special envoy announced that North Korea is willing to resume contacts with South Korea and dialogue with the U.S. This development follows a…
North Korea Ready to Negotiate with the U.S.
North Korea is willing to resume negotiations with a U.S.-led consortium on a nuclear power plant, but the U.S. wants to include discussions on weapons…
Encouragement for North Korean Leader to Dialogue with the U.S.
South Korea's special envoy is visiting North Korea to encourage dialogue with the U.S. after tensions escalated due to U.S. policy changes. This visit aims…