April 2002
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Conclusion of the World Film Archive Federation Meeting - 2002-04-29
The World Film Archive Federation held a week-long conference in South Korea, concluding on April 29, 2002. This event brought together film archivists and professionals…
Meeting Among Separated Families in North and South Korea - 2002-04-29
A group of South Korean elderly individuals met with their North Korean relatives after decades of separation due to the Korean War. North Korea has…
Seeking Refuge in Western Embassies - April 27, 2002
Three North Korean refugees who had sought asylum in Western embassies in China have left the country, likely heading to South Korea. This incident involves…
European Union's Retaliation in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Steel - 2002-04-21
The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to U.S. tariffs on steel. This move is aimed at sensitive industries…
China Criticizes Japan - April 21, 2002
China and South Korea have condemned Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to a war memorial that includes war criminals' graves. The visit is seen…
Investigation Continues into Chinese Airplane Crash - 2002-04-17
An investigation is ongoing into a Chinese airline crash in South Korea that resulted in 126 fatalities. American aviation experts are assisting South Korean authorities,…
Writings and Poems: Fighters on the Path of Truth, Richard Shirdel and Salahuddin, Part Two - 2002-04-17
This article discusses the second part of a series on Richard Shirdel and Salahuddin, focusing on their contributions to the fight for truth. It also…
Investigation into the Causes of Plane Crash - 2002-04-16
A passenger plane crashed in South Korea, resulting in 124 deaths and 38 survivors, including the pilot who reported no technical issues before the incident.…
Rescue efforts continue to find the bodies of victims from the Chinese passenger plane crash
A Chinese passenger plane with 166 people on board crashed in South Korea, resulting in at least 124 fatalities and several injuries. Rescue operations are…
119 People Killed in Crash of Chinese Passenger Plane in South Korea
A Chinese passenger plane crashed in South Korea, killing 119 people. Over 50 survived initially, but some later succumbed to their injuries. The incident highlights…
Possible Visit of U.S. President's Envoy to North Korea - 2002-04-11
Jack Pritchard, the U.S. envoy for Korea, plans to meet North Korean officials in New York to discuss a potential visit to North Korea. This…
Cautious Reception of North Korea's Willingness to Contact Washington - 2002-04-07
The Bush administration is cautiously optimistic about North Korea's expressed willingness to engage with Washington, pending direct communication from Pyongyang. This development follows a visit…
Reconciliation Efforts Between South Korea and North Korea - 2002-04-06
South Korea and North Korea are making progress in their reconciliation efforts, with a special envoy extending his mission due to positive developments. Key issues…
Resumption of Contacts Between the Two Koreas - 2002-04-06
South Korea's special envoy announced that North Korea is willing to resume contacts with South Korea and dialogue with the U.S. This development follows a…
Possibility of Resuming Talks Between North and South Korea - 2002-04-06
A South Korean presidential representative announced that North Korea is prepared to resume talks with both South Korea and the United States. This follows a…
Officials from the Two Koreas Move Closer to Agreement - 2002-04-05
Officials from South Korea and North Korea are nearing an agreement on family reunifications and economic exchanges following a meeting between a South Korean envoy…
Encouragement for North Korean Leader to Dialogue with the U.S.
South Korea's special envoy is visiting North Korea to encourage dialogue with the U.S. after tensions escalated due to U.S. policy changes. This visit aims…
Workers' Strike in South Korea Expands - 2002-04-02
The strike of public sector workers in South Korea is expanding as a major labor group supports the movement. The government is taking a hard…
Electric Workers' Strike in South Korea Postponed - 2002-04-02
The second largest labor union in South Korea has postponed a planned sympathy strike in support of electric workers who have been on strike for…