November 2003
South Korea to Send Three Thousand Non-Combat Troops to Iraq
South Korea plans to deploy three thousand non-combat troops to Iraq for reconstruction efforts amid rising anti-war sentiments domestically. This decision comes as the U.S.…
Emergency Shutdown of a Nuclear Power Plant in South Korea - 2003-11-25
An emergency shutdown of a nuclear power plant in South Korea was initiated due to a technical malfunction, with no leaks reported. This incident involves…
US Official: North Korea Will Have Security Guarantees If It Halts Its Nuclear Program - 2003-11-20
James Kelly, the US Deputy Secretary of State, emphasized that North Korea could receive security guarantees from the US if it stops its nuclear program.…
Clashes Between Hundreds of South Korean Farmers and Police - 2003-11-19
Hundreds of South Korean farmers clashed with police during a protest against government plans to open agricultural markets. The farmers, numbering at least 50,000, demanded…
South Korea has evacuated its embassy in Afghanistan - 2003-11-18
South Korea has evacuated its embassy in Afghanistan due to warnings of a possible al-Qaeda attack. Approximately 40 South Korean nationals and 200 soldiers in…
The Second Round of Six-Party Talks Likely to Be Held on December 17 and 18 in Beijing
The second round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions is expected to occur in Beijing on December 17 and 18. South Korea's National…
Japan Plans to Send Troops to Iraq but Did Not Provide a Date - 2003-11-16
Japan announced its intention to send troops to Iraq for reconstruction but has delayed the deployment until next year due to security concerns following a…
Roh Moo-hyun Orders Government Not to Send More Than 3,000 Non-Combat Troops to Iraq - 2003-11-13
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun has ordered that no more than 3,000 non-combat troops be sent to Iraq, despite U.S. requests for more soldiers. This…
The United States and South Korea Are Close to an Agreement on American Forces in Seoul
The U.S. and South Korea are close to finalizing an agreement to move thousands of American troops out of Seoul. This move is significant as…
A Senior Chinese Diplomat Expresses Hope for Resolving North Korea's Nuclear Crisis
A senior Chinese diplomat is hopeful that efforts to resolve North Korea's nuclear crisis will succeed by next year, following a meeting with South Korean…