August 2002
Japan and North Korea Agreement - 2002-08-31
Japan and North Korea have reached an agreement allowing the Japanese Prime Minister to visit North Korea and reconstruct a border railway with South Korea.…
North Korea Seeks Nuclear Weapons - 2002-08-29
A senior U.S. diplomat claims North Korea is pursuing nuclear weapons and has a dangerous biological weapons program. John Bolton's comments come amid stalled economic…
Delay in Inter-Korean Negotiations - 2002-08-29
Negotiations between South Korea and North Korea on economic cooperation have been postponed due to disagreements over infrastructure connections. This is the first dialogue in…
North Korea is the Largest Exporter of Ballistic Missile Technology - 2002-08-29
John Bolton, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, has labeled North Korea as the largest exporter of ballistic missile technology and called for an end…
Resumption of Inter-Korean Talks - 2002-08-28
North Korea has sent a delegation to Seoul to resume economic cooperation talks with South Korea, focusing on railway reconnection and industrial development. This marks…
A Senior American Diplomat May Head to North Korea
The Bush administration is considering sending a senior diplomat to North Korea to improve relations, following indications from Pyongyang that they would welcome such a…
North Korean Refugees Interrogated in South Korea - 2002-08-19
Twenty-one North Korean refugees were interrogated in South Korea after arriving by boat in search of political asylum. This marks the first sea-based asylum attempt…
Second Day of North Korea-South Korea Talks - 2002-08-13
North Korea and South Korea have made progress in high-level talks in Seoul, focusing on key disagreements. The discussions aim to finalize agreements from a…
Beginning of North and South Korea Negotiations - 2002-08-12
North and South Korea have commenced high-level negotiations aimed at reviving their reconciliation process, focusing on military and economic cooperation, and family reunions. This follows…
The First Meeting of the Leaders of the Two Koreas Was Positive - 2002-08-12
North and South Korea held their first high-level talks in almost a year, expressing optimism about the outcomes. The meetings are significant as they follow…
Kim Jong Il to Visit Russia - 2002-08-09
Kim Jong Il is set to visit Russia for discussions with Vladimir Putin. This meeting is significant as it follows previous interactions between the two…
South Korea Parliamentary Elections - 2002-08-08
The Grand National Party, South Korea's largest opposition party, won a decisive victory in the recent by-elections, securing a majority in parliament. The ruling Millennium…
High-Level Talks Between North and South Korea - 2002-08-04
North and South Korea have agreed to resume high-level talks after a nine-month hiatus, starting August 12 in Seoul. This decision follows a recent naval…