June 2003
Suspension of 120 Labor Union Leaders Likely in South Korea - 2003-06-30
South Korean officials plan to suspend 120 labor union leaders due to a paralyzing railway strike. The strike was ignored by thousands of workers who…
Pentagon to Rely on Speed, Precision Weaponry in Future Conflicts
The Pentagon is shifting its military strategy to emphasize speed and precision in future conflicts, as articulated by Paul Wolfowitz. This approach is based on…
40,000 Demonstrate in Seoul Against North Korea's Nuclear Program - 2003-06-21
Around 40,000 people protested in Seoul against North Korea's nuclear program, including veterans and Christian groups. The demonstration followed U.S. calls for the UN Security…
Asian Stock Markets Remain Booming - 2003-06-14
Asian stock markets, particularly in Seoul, continue to thrive despite concerns over North Korea's nuclear program and financial misconduct by executives. The KOSPI index has…
The Hostile U.S. Policy Towards North Korea Has Led Pyongyang to Consider Acquiring Nuclear Power - 2003-06-09
North Korea claims that U.S. hostility has driven it to seek nuclear capabilities to reduce its conventional military size and focus on economic development. South…
Washington Uncertain About North Korea's Possession of Nuclear Weapons - 2003-06-02
A U.S. defense official expressed uncertainty about North Korea's nuclear arsenal but acknowledged the seriousness of Pyongyang's claims. Following a congressional visit, it was revealed…
Leaders of the United States and Russia Urge North Korea to Abandon Its Nuclear Programs - 2003-06-01
U.S. President Bush and Russian President Putin have jointly called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program ahead of a major international summit.…