February 2004
South Korean Government's Readiness to Offer Concessions to North Korea - 2004-02-20
The South Korean government is ready to offer concessions to North Korea if it agrees to stop its nuclear weapons program. This proposal will be…
AFC: Iran's Qualification for the World Cup Seems Certain
The Asian Football Confederation reports that Iran's qualification for the 2006 World Cup appears certain, alongside other major Asian teams. Despite some concerns about upcoming…
Negotiations Between U.S. and South Korea on Withdrawal of American Troops from Seoul - 2004-02-14
U.S. and South Korean officials are in negotiations about the withdrawal of American troops from Seoul, with an agreement close but not finalized due to…
Meeting of South Korean and Chinese Officials Ahead of Multilateral Negotiations - 2004-02-14
South Korean and Chinese officials met in Seoul to coordinate their positions before upcoming multilateral negotiations regarding North Korea's nuclear program. Wang Yi, China's Deputy…
South Korean Scientists Extract Pluripotent Stem Cells from Embryos - 2004-02-12
South Korean scientists have cloned a human embryo and extracted pluripotent stem cells, sparking renewed debate over human cloning. The research, conducted at Seoul National…
World Cup 2014 in Brazil?
Sepp Blatter announced that Brazil is likely to host the 2014 World Cup, coinciding with the centenary of its football federation. This decision is significant…
North and South Korea Conclude Three-Day Meeting
North and South Korea wrapped up a three-day ministerial meeting focused on cooperation for future nuclear negotiations. They agreed to resume high-level military relations and…
North and South Korea Agree to High-Level Military Talks to Reduce Tensions on the Korean Peninsula - 2004-02-06
North and South Korea have agreed to high-level military negotiations to address tensions on the Korean Peninsula, focusing on family reunifications among other issues. The…
North Korea Will Present Its Demands to the U.S. in the Next Round of Negotiations - 2004-02-04
North Korea plans to present its demands to the U.S. in upcoming nuclear negotiations in Beijing. A North Korean minister emphasized the need for reciprocal…
Two American Officials Express Hope for Dialogue on North Korea
Two senior U.S. officials are hopeful about imminent multilateral talks concerning North Korea's nuclear program. Richard Armitage and James Kelly both indicated a positive outlook…
New Diplomatic Talks Begin to Address Global Concerns Over North Korean Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-01
James Kelly, the U.S. representative in South Korea, has started new diplomatic talks to address global concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons. He is optimistic…