December 2003
Leaders of East Asian Countries Emphasize Security and Economic Growth as They Welcome the New Year
Leaders of East Asian nations are prioritizing security and economic growth as they enter 2004. Key figures include Australian PM John Howard, Indonesian President Megawati…
Senior Assistant to Former South Korean President Sentenced to Prison for Bribery
Park Ji-won, a senior assistant to former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for accepting bribes from Hyundai and…
Investigation into New Activities at North Korea's Nuclear Facilities - 2003-12-11
South Korea is investigating reports of new activities at North Korea's nuclear facilities, including the detection of steam columns by a U.S. spy satellite. The…
Bodies of Two South Korean Workers Returned from Iraq
Two South Korean workers were killed in an ambush in Iraq and their bodies have been returned to South Korea. The incident highlights the ongoing…
South Korea to Send More Troops to Iraq Upon Parliamentary Approval - 2003-12-03
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun announced plans to send more troops to Iraq following parliamentary approval, emphasizing the need for South Korea to support U.S.…