March 2002
Conviction for Human Trafficking - 2002-03-30
A Chinese court has convicted 15 people for trafficking 180 illegal immigrants to South Korea, with the ringleader receiving a 9-year sentence. This highlights the…
Indonesian President's Visit to North Korea - 2002-03-28
Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri is visiting North Korea to encourage dialogue between North and South Korea, carrying a message from South Korean President Kim Dae-jung.…
South Korean State Electric Company to Dismiss Over Three Thousand Striking Workers - 2002-03-26
The South Korean state electric company plans to fire over three thousand striking workers who did not comply with a government deadline. This follows a…
North and South Korea Talks Resume
South Korea is sending a special envoy to North Korea to revive stalled talks, focusing on family reunions and reducing tensions. This initiative involves key…
Meeting of South Korean and Japanese Leaders to Discuss the World Cup Final - 2002-03-22
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi met to discuss cooperation for the upcoming World Cup final co-hosted by their countries.…
China Defends Its Decision to Allow North Korean Defectors to Leave Beijing
China has allowed a group of North Korean defectors to leave Beijing after they occupied the Spanish embassy, but it warns that this will not…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in South Korea - 2002-03-19
A group of North Korean refugees, including six families and two orphaned girls, arrived in South Korea after spending two days in a secure environment…
25 North Korean Citizens Seek Asylum in the Philippines
25 North Korean citizens have sought asylum in the Philippines after escaping from China and entering the Spanish embassy in Beijing. They will be sent…
North Korean Citizens Seek Asylum - 2002-03-16
25 North Korean citizens seeking asylum are currently in the Philippines and will be sent to South Korea after a brief stay for rest and…
North Korea Increases Global Missile Technology Exports
A U.S. Army general reported that North Korea has increased its missile technology exports globally, while denying any involvement in international terrorism. This statement highlights…
North Korea - USA - 2002-03-05
North Korea has stated it will only engage in talks with the U.S. if the Bush administration recognizes its regime and reverts to Clinton-era policies.…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Iranian Filmmaker - 2002-03-02
Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, a prominent Iranian filmmaker, is currently in Paris where she is working on a film about the life of Farrokh Ghaffari. This project…