December 2003
Leaders of East Asian Countries Emphasize Security and Economic Growth as They Welcome the New Year
Leaders of East Asian nations are prioritizing security and economic growth as they enter 2004. Key figures include Australian PM John Howard, Indonesian President Megawati…
James Baker Cancels Trip to South Korea to Discuss Iraq's Debt - 2003-12-26
James Baker has canceled his planned trip to South Korea to discuss Iraq's debt restructuring. The South Korean National Security Advisor suggested that the cancellation…
South Korean President Asks Parliament to Approve Troop Deployment to Iraq - 2003-12-24
The South Korean President has requested parliamentary approval to send 3,000 troops to Iraq for reconstruction efforts, with support from the main opposition party. This…
South Korea to Send Three Thousand Non-Combat Troops to Iraq in Late April
South Korea is set to deploy three thousand non-combat troops to Iraq in late April to aid in reconstruction efforts. Despite public opposition, parliamentary approval…
Zinedine Zidane Selected as World Footballer of the Year for the Third Time - 2003-12-16
Zinedine Zidane has been awarded the World Footballer of the Year for the third time, highlighting his exceptional career. This recognition comes amidst a ceremony…
The Opponents of Sepahan and Zob Ahan in the AFC Champions League Have Been Determined
The draw for the AFC Champions League has determined the opponents for Iranian teams Sepahan and Zob Ahan. They will compete in groups A and…
Senior Assistant to Former South Korean President Sentenced to Prison for Bribery
Park Ji-won, a senior assistant to former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for accepting bribes from Hyundai and…
Investigation into New Activities at North Korea's Nuclear Facilities - 2003-12-11
South Korea is investigating reports of new activities at North Korea's nuclear facilities, including the detection of steam columns by a U.S. spy satellite. The…
Bodies of Two South Korean Workers Returned from Iraq
Two South Korean workers were killed in an ambush in Iraq and their bodies have been returned to South Korea. The incident highlights the ongoing…
South Korea to Send More Troops to Iraq Upon Parliamentary Approval - 2003-12-03
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun announced plans to send more troops to Iraq following parliamentary approval, emphasizing the need for South Korea to support U.S.…
Delay in New Round of Six-Party Talks on North Korea Nuclear Crisis
The new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program may be postponed until next year due to unspecified obstacles. U.S. officials, including Deputy…
Iran and Lebanon to Face Off in the 92nd Davis Cup
Iran and Lebanon are set to compete in the 92nd Davis Cup tennis matches in Beirut in February 2004. Lebanon, as the only Arab team…
In Clashes in Iraq, 46 Fedayeen Killed and 8 Iraqis Captured - 2003-12-01
On December 1, 2003, U.S. forces killed 46 Iraqi guerrillas and captured 8 in Samarra. The South Korean government condemned the attacks on its citizens…