February 2003
South Korean Press: North Korea Launched a Missile into the Sea - 2003-02-25
North Korea launched a missile into the sea, as reported by South Korean media. This action raises tensions in the region, particularly between North Korea,…
New South Korean President Calls North Korea's Nuclear Crisis a Major Threat to Global Peace
Roh Moo-hyun was inaugurated as South Korea's new president and labeled North Korea's nuclear crisis a major threat to global peace, urging dialogue. Tensions escalated…
Former South Korean President: Understanding and Negotiation Between North Korea and the U.S. is the Key to Ending the Nuclear Crisis
Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung called for direct negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea to resolve nuclear issues as he concluded his presidency.…
Colin Powell's Visit to Seoul - 2003-02-24
Colin Powell visited Seoul to attend the inauguration of President Roh Moo-hyun and discuss North Korea's nuclear ambitions. He emphasized China's potential role in addressing…
Colin Powell: The Goal of the U.S. is Not to Destroy Iraq - 2003-02-21
Colin Powell emphasized that the U.S. aims to improve Iraq rather than destroy it, asserting plans for a military government that would transition to civilian…
Fire in South Korea Subway Kills 130 and Injures Over 130 Others - 2003-02-19
An arson fire in the Daegu subway in South Korea led to the deaths of 130 people and injuries to over 130 others. The fire…
Firebombing in South Korean Subway Leaves Over 130 Dead - 2003-02-18
A firebombing in a South Korean subway resulted in over 130 fatalities and many injuries. The attack was carried out by a man with a…
US Military Officials Plan Joint Military Exercise with South Korea Next Month
US military officials are set to conduct a joint military exercise with South Korea next month despite tensions with North Korea. This announcement follows North…
Hyundai Admits to Secretly Sending 500 Million Dollars to North Korea in 2000
Hyundai has confessed to sending 500 million dollars to North Korea to secure business rights and facilitate a historic summit in 2000. This revelation has…
Interview with Drayeh Derakhshesh about the Late Forough Farrokhzad - 2003-02-14
The article discusses the legacy of Forough Farrokhzad, a prominent Persian poet who died in a car accident on February 14, 1967. It highlights a…
North Korea Criticizes the International Atomic Energy Agency
North Korea has condemned the IAEA for seeking UN intervention in its nuclear crisis, calling its experts U.S. agents and claiming the agency has no…
Japan and South Korea Welcome IAEA's Decision on North Korea's Nuclear Issue - 2003-02-13
Japan and South Korea have expressed support for the IAEA's decision to refer North Korea's nuclear issue to the UN Security Council, while China and…
President Bush and Chinese President Discuss North Korean Nuclear Crisis Today
President Bush and Chinese President Jiang Zemin held a phone conversation regarding the North Korean nuclear crisis, with both leaders emphasizing the need for a…
Bribery Allegations in President Kim Dae-jung's Government, South Korea - 2003-02-03
South Korean prosecutors have paused their investigation into bribery allegations against President Kim Dae-jung's administration regarding payments to North Korea for a summit. The new…
South Korea Sends Representative to Washington to Discuss North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-02-02
South Korea has dispatched a representative to the U.S. to engage in discussions regarding the North Korean nuclear crisis. Chung Dae-chul, a senior lawmaker, aims…