May 2002
Major Surprise on the Opening Day of the World Cup - 2002-05-31
The opening day of the World Cup in Asia saw a stunning upset as the defending champions, France, lost to Senegal. This match was significant…
France Coach Aims for 6 Points
France's coach Roger Lemer is under pressure after a shocking loss to Senegal, stating the team must win its next two matches to avoid elimination.…
Injury of the U.S. National Soccer Team Goalkeeper
Casey Keller, the U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper, suffered an elbow injury that may prevent him from participating in the World Cup. Medical examinations indicate…
Famous Korean Forward on the Brink of Retirement - 2002-05-28
Hwang Sun-hong, a prominent forward for South Korea's national football team, announced his retirement following the 2002 World Cup. He expressed hopes to meet the…
Extraordinary FIFA Congress Begins in Seoul - 2002-05-28
The extraordinary FIFA Congress has commenced in Seoul to address financial issues within the organization. Sepp Blatter, facing accusations of mismanagement, seeks re-election against Issa…
736 Players in the World Cup - 2002-05-24
The official list of 736 players for the 2002 World Cup has been released by FIFA. This list includes players from 32 participating teams and…
Workers' Strike in South Korea - 2002-05-22
Thousands of workers in South Korea have gone on strike despite government warnings about potential disruptions to the World Cup finals. The strike, initiated by…
South Korea Concerned About Strikes During World Cup Matches - 2002-05-21
The South Korean government is worried about potential strikes by labor unions during the upcoming World Cup, threatening severe actions against any disruptive actions. The…
South Korean Labor Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike
South Korean labor unions are threatening a nationwide strike against the government's privatization plans. The strike could involve 65,000 workers and is timed just before…
Two North Korean Refugees Arrive in Singapore
Two North Korean refugees have arrived in Singapore after applying for asylum at the Canadian embassy in Beijing. They are expected to travel to South…
Court Appearance of South Korean President's Son - 2002-05-16
Kim Hong-gul, the son of South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, appeared in court to address allegations of his involvement in a bribery scandal. He apologized…
North Korean Leader Seeks Visit to South Korea - 2002-05-15
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has expressed a desire to visit South Korea and meet with President Kim Dae-jung. This follows a previous meeting…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in Seoul, South Korea Today - 2002-05-14
Three North Korean refugees who sought asylum at a U.S. consulate in China have successfully arrived in South Korea. Meanwhile, two other refugees are at…
North Korea Refuses to Continue Negotiations with South Korea - 2002-05-06
North Korea has pulled out of negotiations with South Korea, blaming the South's Foreign Minister for provocative comments made during a visit to Washington. This…