January 2003
North Korea: The U.S. intends to destroy North Korea - 2003-01-30
North Korea has accused the U.S. of intending to destroy it following President Bush's call for North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons. The North…
Hyundai Transferred Two Hundred Million Dollars to North Korea - January 30, 2003
Hyundai secretly transferred $200 million to North Korea just before a historic summit between the two Koreas. This transfer, part of a government loan, has…
High-ranking South Korean envoy returns to Seoul without meeting North Korean leader
A South Korean envoy returned to Seoul without meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, despite hopes of delivering a private letter. North Korea rejected Russia's…
Reactions to President Bush's Speech in North Korea - 2003-01-29
President Bush's recent speech urged North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions, prompting a strong backlash from Pyongyang, which accused the U.S. of aggression. The…
A Senior South Korean Diplomat Meets with the Isolated Leader of North Korea Today - 2003-01-28
A senior South Korean diplomat, Lim Dong-won, is meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il today as part of efforts to persuade North Korea to…
Computer Worm Attacks Internet Information Highways
A new computer worm has significantly disrupted Internet traffic, particularly affecting Asian countries like South Korea. Experts are investigating its origins, with some pointing to…
South Korean National Security Advisor Visits North Korea - 2003-01-27
The South Korean National Security Advisor, Lim Dong-won, has traveled to North Korea to encourage the cessation of its nuclear program, delivering a letter from…
Computer Virus Damages Internet Networks in South Korea - 2003-01-26
A dangerous computer virus has affected internet networks in South Korea, causing significant slowdowns globally, especially in Asia. Engineers are working to resolve the issues…
Colin Powell: Washington is Willing to Improve Relations with Pyongyang - 2003-01-26
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is open to better relations with North Korea if it fulfills its nuclear disarmament commitments. This statement was made…
An American Spy Plane Crashed in South Korea - 2003-01-26
An American U-2 spy plane crashed in Hwaseong, South Korea, with the pilot safely parachuting to the ground and receiving medical treatment. Three local residents…
Colin Powell Optimistic About Resolving North Korean Nuclear Crisis Through Diplomacy - 2003-01-25
Colin Powell expresses optimism about resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis through diplomacy, despite ongoing tensions. South Korea is actively engaging in negotiations and has…
IAEA to Hold Meeting Next Week to Intervene in North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-01-24
The IAEA will meet next week to discuss intervention in the North Korean nuclear crisis, urging diplomatic solutions. If unsuccessful by February 3, the issue…
Referral of the North Korea Issue to the United Nations - 2003-01-22
John Bolton announced that the North Korean nuclear crisis will likely be discussed at the UN Security Council soon, with the support of South Korea.…
Ministerial Talks to Resolve Korean Crisis - 2003-01-21
North and South Korean representatives are meeting in Seoul for ministerial talks to address the North Korean nuclear crisis. South Korean Prime Minister Kim Suk-soo…
Alexander Losykov Presents Plan to Resolve Nuclear Crisis to Pyongyang Leaders - 2003-01-19
Alexander Losykov from Russia has proposed a plan to North Korea to resolve its nuclear crisis, expecting a response soon. The U.S. is also open…
U.S. Officials: Claim by Future South Korean President is False - 2003-01-19
U.S. officials refuted claims by South Korea's future president that there were discussions about attacking North Korea before seeking a peaceful resolution. This statement aligns…
Thirty Thousand Demonstrate in Support of U.S. Military Presence in Korea in Seoul - 2003-01-19
Thirty thousand South Koreans protested in Seoul in favor of the U.S. military presence and against North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The demonstrators expressed their opposition…
Alexander Lous Yukov Expresses Optimism for Mediation Between North Korea and the U.S.
Alexander Lous Yukov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, is cautiously optimistic about mediating between North Korea and the U.S. regarding nuclear weapons. The U.S. has assured…
South Korea says the number of North Korean refugees has nearly doubled each year in recent years - 2003-01-16
South Korea has reported a significant increase in the number of North Korean refugees, with over 1,100 arriving last year, nearly double the figure from…
North Korea Rejects U.S. Proposal for Negotiations - 2003-01-15
North Korea has rejected a U.S. proposal for negotiations regarding its nuclear program, labeling it a misleading tactic. The U.S. has stated it will not…
North Korea Still Holds the U.S. Responsible for the Korean Crisis - 2003-01-14
A senior U.S. diplomat, James Kelly, is in Beijing to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis with Chinese officials, who are willing to mediate. North…
North Korea: If the U.S. Attacks, North Korea Will Respond Severely - 2003-01-13
North Korea has ramped up its rhetoric against the U.S., warning of severe retaliation if attacked. Meanwhile, a U.S. envoy has urged North Korea to…
James Kelly Meets with Roh Moo-hyun, President of South Korea
James Kelly, a senior U.S. diplomat, is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis. Bill Richardson,…
James Kelly Travels to Seoul to Address North Korean Nuclear Program Crisis - 2003-01-12
James Kelly, a senior U.S. diplomat, visited Seoul to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis with South Korean officials, including President Roh Moo-hyun. North Korea…
Substance in Vampire Bat Saliva May Be Effective in Stroke Treatment - 2003-01-10
An Australian scientist has discovered that a substance in vampire bat saliva may help treat strokes by dissolving blood clots. This finding, published in a…
North Korea Withdraws from International Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons - 2003-01-10
North Korea has officially withdrawn from the international nuclear non-proliferation treaty, blaming the United States for its decision. This move escalates tensions in the Korean…
First Negotiations Between the Two Koreas After North Korea Resumed Nuclear Activities - 2003-01-09
North Korea has agreed to high-level negotiations with South Korea for the first time since resuming nuclear activities. South Korea aims to persuade North Korea…
US-North Korea Relations Deteriorate
US-North Korea relations have worsened as both sides adopt harder stances instead of negotiating. The US demands North Korea outline its commitments, while North Korea…
North Korea Accuses the United States of Driving the Korean Peninsula Towards Nuclear War - 2003-01-08
North Korea has accused the U.S. of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula towards nuclear conflict, following a U.S. proposal for dialogue about its nuclear…
The United States Says It Is Ready to Negotiate with North Korea - 2003-01-07
The U.S. has expressed readiness to negotiate with North Korea but refuses to make concessions regarding its nuclear program. This announcement follows a meeting with…
President Bush: The United States Does Not Intend to Attack North Korea - 2003-01-07
President Bush reassured that the U.S. will not attack North Korea but expects compliance with nuclear disarmament. The IAEA has warned North Korea to allow…
Senior South Korean Officials Head to Washington for Talks on North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-01-05
Senior officials from South Korea are in Washington to address the North Korean nuclear crisis, with Russia offering its assistance. This meeting highlights the collaborative…
IAEA Urges North Korea to Reconsider Recent Decision
The IAEA has urged North Korea to reconsider its decision to expel international observers and restart its nuclear program. The situation involves North Korea, the…
South Korea Sends Representatives to Moscow and Washington
South Korea is actively seeking international support to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis by sending representatives to Moscow and Washington. The plan, which suggests…
The U.S. Continues Food Aid to North Korea - 2003-01-02
The U.S. is continuing its food aid to North Korea amid ongoing nuclear tensions, while South Korea has rejected North Korea's calls for joint opposition…
North and South Korea Emphasize Peace in 2003
In 2003, North and South Korea's leaders highlighted the need for peace, with South Korea's president advocating for negotiations to resolve North Korea's nuclear issues.…