June 2002
Military Clash Between Two Koreas - June 29, 2002
A military clash occurred between South and North Korea, with South Korea blaming North Korea for the deadly exchange of fire, while North Korea claims…
Germany in the World Cup Final - 2002-06-25
Germany defeated South Korea 1-0 to reach the final of the 2002 World Cup. Michael Ballack scored the only goal, and Germany will face either…
Two North Korean Refugees Arrive in South Korea
Two North Korean refugees arrived in South Korea after seeking asylum at the Canadian embassy in China, marking the end of a month-long standoff. A…
A Look at the Semi-Final Matches - 2002-06-23
The semi-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup feature South Korea vs. Germany and Brazil vs. Turkey. South Korea is the first Asian team to…
South Korea's Victory Over Spain in Penalty Shootout - 2002-06-22
South Korea defeated Spain in a penalty shootout during the 2002 World Cup, advancing to the semifinals. The match ended in a draw after regular…
The Number of North Korean Refugees in China Reaches 23
Two young North Korean women have sought refuge at the South Korean embassy in Beijing, increasing the total number of North Korean refugees there to…
Second Son of Kim Dae-jung Appears Before Prosecutors
Kim Hong-up, the second son of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, appeared for questioning regarding a corruption scandal involving money laundering and influence peddling.…
The Absence of Two Prominent American Footballers in the Match Against Mexico - 2002-06-16
Bruce Arena, the head coach of the U.S. national soccer team, announced the absence of defenders Jeff Agoos and Frankie Hejduk for the upcoming match…
South Korea Protests to China - 2002-06-14
South Korea has lodged a formal protest with China after a North Korean defector was forcibly removed from its consulate in Beijing. The incident has…
Japan Will Not Produce Nuclear Weapons - 2002-06-01
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reaffirmed that Japan will not produce nuclear weapons despite having the technological capability. This statement comes in response to discussions…
Japanese Prime Minister Says His Country Will Never Pursue Nuclear Weapons
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reaffirmed Japan's commitment to not producing nuclear weapons, despite discussions about reconsidering this stance. This statement was made in response…