January 2003
Hyundai Transferred Two Hundred Million Dollars to North Korea - January 30, 2003
Hyundai secretly transferred $200 million to North Korea just before a historic summit between the two Koreas. This transfer, part of a government loan, has…
High-ranking South Korean envoy returns to Seoul without meeting North Korean leader
A South Korean envoy returned to Seoul without meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, despite hopes of delivering a private letter. North Korea rejected Russia's…
Reactions to President Bush's Speech in North Korea - 2003-01-29
President Bush's recent speech urged North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions, prompting a strong backlash from Pyongyang, which accused the U.S. of aggression. The…
An American Spy Plane Crashed in South Korea - 2003-01-26
An American U-2 spy plane crashed in Hwaseong, South Korea, with the pilot safely parachuting to the ground and receiving medical treatment. Three local residents…
IAEA to Hold Meeting Next Week to Intervene in North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-01-24
The IAEA will meet next week to discuss intervention in the North Korean nuclear crisis, urging diplomatic solutions. If unsuccessful by February 3, the issue…
Referral of the North Korea Issue to the United Nations - 2003-01-22
John Bolton announced that the North Korean nuclear crisis will likely be discussed at the UN Security Council soon, with the support of South Korea.…
Ministerial Talks to Resolve Korean Crisis - 2003-01-21
North and South Korean representatives are meeting in Seoul for ministerial talks to address the North Korean nuclear crisis. South Korean Prime Minister Kim Suk-soo…
Thirty Thousand Demonstrate in Support of U.S. Military Presence in Korea in Seoul - 2003-01-19
Thirty thousand South Koreans protested in Seoul in favor of the U.S. military presence and against North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The demonstrators expressed their opposition…
South Korea says the number of North Korean refugees has nearly doubled each year in recent years - 2003-01-16
South Korea has reported a significant increase in the number of North Korean refugees, with over 1,100 arriving last year, nearly double the figure from…
North Korea Rejects U.S. Proposal for Negotiations - 2003-01-15
North Korea has rejected a U.S. proposal for negotiations regarding its nuclear program, labeling it a misleading tactic. The U.S. has stated it will not…
North Korea Still Holds the U.S. Responsible for the Korean Crisis - 2003-01-14
A senior U.S. diplomat, James Kelly, is in Beijing to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis with Chinese officials, who are willing to mediate. North…
North Korea: If the U.S. Attacks, North Korea Will Respond Severely - 2003-01-13
North Korea has ramped up its rhetoric against the U.S., warning of severe retaliation if attacked. Meanwhile, a U.S. envoy has urged North Korea to…
James Kelly Meets with Roh Moo-hyun, President of South Korea
James Kelly, a senior U.S. diplomat, is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis. Bill Richardson,…
James Kelly Travels to Seoul to Address North Korean Nuclear Program Crisis - 2003-01-12
James Kelly, a senior U.S. diplomat, visited Seoul to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis with South Korean officials, including President Roh Moo-hyun. North Korea…
First Negotiations Between the Two Koreas After North Korea Resumed Nuclear Activities - 2003-01-09
North Korea has agreed to high-level negotiations with South Korea for the first time since resuming nuclear activities. South Korea aims to persuade North Korea…
The U.S. Continues Food Aid to North Korea - 2003-01-02
The U.S. is continuing its food aid to North Korea amid ongoing nuclear tensions, while South Korea has rejected North Korea's calls for joint opposition…