March 2003
New Wave of Protests Against the War - 2003-03-30
A global wave of protests against the U.S.-led war in Iraq has emerged, with significant demonstrations in Indonesia, Egypt, and South Korea. Thousands are calling…
Delay in South Korean Parliament Voting on Government's Proposal
The South Korean Parliament has postponed voting on a proposal to send 700 non-combat troops to Iraq due to anti-war protests. President Roh Moo-hyun is…
North Korea Withdraws from Negotiations with the United Nations Command in South Korea
North Korea has exited negotiations with the UN Command in South Korea, protesting against US-South Korea military exercises. Additionally, it has warned Japan against launching…
South Korean President Rejects Claims That North Korea May Be Next Target of U.S. Military Operations
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun has rejected claims that North Korea could be the next target of U.S. military action, asserting that the nuclear ambitions…
Anti-war demonstrations continue for the third consecutive day worldwide in protest of the attack on Iraq - 2003-03-22
Anti-war protests have erupted globally for the third day in response to the Iraq invasion, with significant participation in the Middle East and calls for…
North Korea Delays Talks with South Korea
North Korea has postponed upcoming talks with South Korea, blaming the latter for military readiness amid the Iraq war. This situation arises during joint military…
North Korea: Current Regional Tensions Have Brought Us to the Brink of Nuclear War - 2003-03-21
North Korea has warned that regional tensions have escalated to the brink of nuclear war, coinciding with U.S. and South Korean military exercises. While North…
South Korea Places Military on Full Alert - 2003-03-20
South Korea has heightened its military readiness amid fears of potential provocations from North Korea during the Iraq war. Both South Korea and North Korea…
An American Aircraft Carrier Arrives on the Shores of South Korea - 2003-03-14
An American aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea ahead of joint military exercises with South Korean forces. This deployment follows the dispatch of a…
South Korean President Calls for Stronger Military Ties with the United States - 2003-03-11
North Korea has issued a warning about potential conflict with the U.S. if negotiations on its nuclear program do not occur. In response, South Korean…
North Korea Tests Another Medium-Range Missile Over the Sea of Japan - 2003-03-10
North Korea conducted a second medium-range missile test over the Sea of Japan within two weeks. The tests are seen as non-threatening to regional countries,…
South Korea and the U.S.: North Korea Appears Ready to Test Another Missile
South Korea and the U.S. report that North Korea is preparing to test another missile, likely an anti-ship missile, in the Sea of Japan. This…
North Korea Warns Mariners to Avoid Navigating in Japanese Waters - 2003-03-07
North Korea has issued a warning to mariners to avoid the Sea of Japan, which U.S. officials believe may indicate an upcoming missile test. The…
First Group of U.S. Long-Range Bombers Lands in Guam - 2003-03-06
The U.S. has deployed a group of long-range bombers to Guam as a show of military strength against North Korea. This move has been officially…
North Korean Government Claims Nuclear War Could Start at Any Moment - 2003-03-02
The North Korean government warns that nuclear war could start imminently, accusing the U.S. of escalating tensions through spy flights. In contrast, South Korea's new…
North Korean Media Warns of Nuclear War
North Korean media has issued a warning about the potential for nuclear war if the U.S. attacks. The article highlights increased military readiness by U.S.…