February 2002
South Korean Railway Workers End Strike
South Korean railway workers ended a two-day strike after management agreed to reduce working hours and increase benefits, but the privatization plan remains unchanged. Electrical…
A Conversation About Forough Farrokhzad with Darya Derakhshesh - 2002-02-26
Darya Derakhshesh discusses the life and work of Forough Farrokhzad, a significant contemporary Iranian poet, highlighting her influence and the importance of her poetry. Derakhshesh…
Nationwide Strike of South Korean State Workers - 2002-02-26
A nationwide strike by South Korean state workers has escalated, involving tens of thousands from major automobile factories in solidarity with strikers from the electricity…
Bush Urges China to Embrace Democracy, Social Tolerance, and Religious Freedom in Beijing Speech
President Bush delivered a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, calling for China to adopt democracy and religious freedom. He met with Premier Zhu Rongji…
President Bush Leaves China for the United States - February 23, 2002
President Bush concluded his week-long trip to Asia, leaving China for the U.S. He visited the Great Wall and met with students, expressing hopes for…
North Korea Rejects President Bush's Proposal for Dialogue - 2002-02-23
North Korea has rejected President Bush's dialogue proposal, labeling him as politically immature. This response follows Bush's visit to South Korea, where he emphasized concerns…
President Bush Calls for Removal of Barbed Wire Between the Two Koreas - 2002-02-22
President Bush called for the removal of barriers between North and South Korea to promote trade and cooperation. He emphasized the desire for peace and…
President Bush's Talks in South Korea Supporting Korean Unification - 2002-02-22
President Bush is visiting South Korea to discuss North Korea's threats, meeting with President Kim Dae-jung and emphasizing support for Korean unification. The visit is…
During President Bush's Stay in Korea, a North Korean Soldier Defected to South Korea - 2002-02-22
A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea near the location of President Bush's speech on February 19, 2002. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions…
President Bush has Departed for China - February 22, 2002
President Bush is visiting China to discuss the war on terrorism and global trade with President Jiang Zemin. This visit marks the 30th anniversary of…
Continuation of President Bush's Asian Trip - 2002-02-22
President Bush is concluding his six-day Asian trip with a speech in China, promoting American values like freedom and democracy. He has met with Chinese…
President Bush on Asian Trip - 2002-02-19
President Bush arrived in Seoul during his Asian trip, facing expected protests over his labeling of North Korea as part of an axis of evil.…