November 2002
Molotov Cocktails Thrown at US Military Base in South Korea - 2002-11-29
Protesters in South Korea reacted to the acquittal of two US soldiers involved in the death of two schoolgirls by throwing Molotov cocktails at a…
Dozens of Protesters Forcefully Enter U.S. Military Base in Korea - 2002-11-26
Dozens of South Korean protesters stormed a U.S. military base demanding justice for two girls killed by American soldiers in a traffic accident. The incident…
Unexpected Demand from North Korea - 2002-11-23
North Korea has unexpectedly asked South Korea to help pressure the US into signing a non-aggression pact. Despite being officially at war, this request signifies…
North Korea Denies Entry to Consortium Members - 2002-11-22
North Korea has denied entry to members of a U.S.-led consortium that previously supplied oil, seeking to understand its domestic consumption. This refusal follows the…
Interview with Parastoo Farrokh on the Anniversary of the Murder of Parvaneh and Dariush Farrokh - 2002-11-20
The article marks the anniversary of the murders of Parvaneh and Dariush Farrokh and features an interview with their daughter, Parastoo Farrokh, who discusses ongoing…
Chinese President Emphasizes the 1994 Agreement
Chinese President Jiang Zemin has called on the U.S. and North Korea to respect the 1994 nuclear agreement during a meeting with former South Korean…
Acquittal of an American Soldier in South Korea - 2002-11-20
An American soldier was acquitted in South Korea for the accidental killing of two young girls in a military vehicle accident. The case has sparked…
Piracy in Russia - 2002-11-20
Unidentified armed men hijacked a Russian fishing vessel near Vladivostok, carrying at least twenty crew members. The incident, first reported by South Korean border guards,…
China Prevents Entry of 17 North Korean Citizens into Vietnam
The Chinese government has blocked 17 North Korean refugees, including two children, from entering Vietnam and has returned them to China where they are being…
The Last Oil Shipment Arrived in North Korea - 2002-11-19
The last oil shipment from a U.S.-led consortium has arrived in North Korea. The consortium includes the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and the EU. This…
Ambiguity Surrounding North Korea's Admission of Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-18
North Korea's official stance on its nuclear weapons capability remains unclear following conflicting statements from state media. The ambiguity arises from a Sunday broadcast claiming…
Russian Defense Minister: Kremlin Needs Evidence
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov emphasized the need for evidence regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program, stating that Moscow has not seen conclusive proof. This…
Efforts to End North Korea's Weapons Program - 2002-11-11
Japan and South Korea are intensifying efforts to pressure North Korea to cease its weapons program, collaborating with the U.S. on this issue. The situation…
Japan, the United States, and South Korea Renew Call for North Korea to Halt Nuclear Weapons Production - 2002-11-10
Japan, the U.S., and South Korea have reiterated their demand for North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons program, citing violations of a 1994 agreement.…
South Korea Will Not Cooperate with North Korea Until Nuclear Program Concerns Are Addressed
South Korea has declared it will not engage in new economic cooperation with North Korea until the latter resolves global concerns over its nuclear program.…
North Korea Still Considers Itself Committed to 1994 Agreement with the U.S.
North Korea claims commitment to the 1994 agreement with the U.S. amid ongoing concerns about its nuclear weapons program. A former U.S. ambassador's recent visit…
Powell Delays His Trip to South Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has postponed his trip to South Korea, China, and Japan to stay engaged with UN Security Council discussions on…
North Korea Concerned About U.S. Aggressive Policy Towards the Country - 2002-11-06
North Korea's Deputy Foreign Minister expressed concerns about the U.S.'s aggressive stance, fearing a potential attack. Former U.S. ambassador Donald Gregg relayed these sentiments after…
Los Angeles Report: National Iranian Congress in Los Angeles - 2002-11-03
The article discusses an interview with Roksan Ganjii and Behzad Tabatabai celebrating the third anniversary of the National Iranian Congress in Los Angeles. This event…
North Korea Claims Right to Have Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-02
North Korea asserts its right to develop nuclear weapons, prompting South Korean President Kim Dae Jung to call for the abandonment of its weapons program.…