October 2002
North Korea Defends Its Nuclear Program
North Korea has defended its nuclear program amid perceived threats, suggesting a non-aggression pact with the U.S. could ease tensions. The U.S. denies the presence…
North Korean Officials Claim Right to Produce Nuclear Weapons or Other Weapons of Mass Destruction
North Korean officials assert their right to develop nuclear weapons due to perceived threats from the U.S. Ambassador Pak Hoi Chan criticized the U.S. for…
Leaders of Pacific Rim Countries Enter Final Round of Negotiations
Leaders from Pacific Rim countries are concluding negotiations focused on anti-terrorism measures at an APEC summit in Mexico. They aim to enhance regional security and…
Leaders of Japan, South Korea, and the USA Call for the Abolishment of North Korea's Nuclear Programs
Leaders from Japan, South Korea, and the USA are united in calling for the immediate and verifiable end of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. This…
Leaders' Summit of Pacific and East Asian Countries - 2002-10-26
President Bush is attending a summit in Mexico with leaders from Pacific and East Asian countries, focusing on issues like anti-terrorism, Iraq, regional trade, and…
Meeting of Leaders in Texas - 2002-10-26
President Bush and Chinese leader Jiang Zemin met in Texas to discuss cooperation on halting China's nuclear weapons program and efforts to denuclearize the Korean…
North Korea Seeks Non-Aggression Pact with the U.S.
North Korea is requesting a non-aggression pact with the U.S. to address the crisis stemming from its nuclear weapons program. The North Korean government insists…
North Korea Announces Withdrawal from 1994 Agreement with the U.S.
North Korea has announced its withdrawal from the 1994 agreement with the U.S. regarding nuclear weapons. South Korean Minister Jeong Se-hyun has expressed concerns about…
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit - 2002-10-23
The APEC summit in Mexico will focus on terrorism, North Korea, and Iraq, with President Bush joining other leaders to discuss economic cooperation and liberalization…
North Korea: We are ready to address any concerns of the U.S. through dialogue
North Korea has expressed readiness to resolve U.S. concerns about its nuclear program through dialogue, contingent on the U.S. changing its perceived hostile policy. This…
Maximum Pressure Will Be Applied on North Korea to Halt U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program - 2002-10-20
The U.S. is intensifying pressure on North Korea to cease its nuclear weapons program, following discussions with South Korean officials. This comes in light of…
Concerns Expressed by North Korea's Neighboring Countries - 2002-10-17
North Korea's announcement of a nuclear weapons program has alarmed neighboring countries, particularly Japan and South Korea, prompting calls for adherence to international agreements. The…
Nuclear Weapons in North Korea - 2002-10-16
North Korea has admitted to a covert nuclear weapons program, violating a 1994 treaty with the U.S. This admission was made during a visit by…
News and Opinions: Welcome to the Sound Jungle - 2002-10-06
The article reflects on the concept of 'sound' as introduced by Charlie Chaplin in 'Modern Times,' emphasizing the ongoing search for identity in expression. It…
US Envoy Outlines Tough Conditions for Improving Relations with North Korea
James Kelly, the first senior US envoy to North Korea in two years, outlined tough conditions for improving US-North Korea relations during talks in Seoul.…
Second Day of James Kelly's Negotiations with North Korean Officials - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy, is in North Korea for a second day of high-level negotiations following discussions in South Korea. North Korea insists…
A Flame in Solitude: Professor Saidi Sirjani - 2002-10-04
The article discusses a program titled 'A Flame in Solitude' that explores the theme of solitude in contemporary literature, produced by Dr. Dariyeh Darakhshesh, a…
James Kelly Meets North Korea's Second-in-Command - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy to North Korea, met with Kim Yong-nam, the second-in-command of North Korea, in Pyongyang. This marks the first high-level…
Ban on a Successful South Korean Film
A South Korean film about an elderly couple's love has been banned in South Korea due to a lengthy lovemaking scene. Despite international acclaim, the…
Senior US Envoy Meets with Senior North Korean Officials - 2002-10-01
A senior US envoy, James Kelly, is set to meet with North Korean officials for the first time in nearly two years to discuss security…
Important Talks Between North Korea and the United States - 2002-10-01
A senior U.S. envoy has arrived in Tokyo to discuss upcoming talks with North Korea after a two-year break. James Kelly will address concerns about…
US Envoy to North Korea Arrives in Japan for Consultations
A senior US envoy has arrived in Japan to discuss North Korea, marking the resumption of talks after a two-year break. James Kelly will address…