May 2004
North Korea Denies Uranium Exports to Libya - 2004-05-29
North Korea has refuted claims that it exported uranium to Libya, as reported by the New York Times, which cited evidence from the IAEA. The…
Iran National Volleyball Team Defeated by France
The Iran national volleyball team lost to France in the Olympic qualifying tournament, marking their third defeat in five matches. The team, coached by South…
Iran National Volleyball Team Defeated by China
The Iran national volleyball team lost to China 3-1 in the Olympic qualifying tournament. This defeat follows a previous loss to Canada and a victory…
Japanese Prime Minister's Views on North Korea - 2004-05-23
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, who expressed a desire for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula and a resolution…
Iran National Volleyball Team Arrives in Tokyo
The Iran National Volleyball Team has arrived in Tokyo to compete in the Olympic qualifying matches for Athens 2004. They will face several teams, including…
North Korea Condemns the United States Again - 2004-05-19
North Korea has condemned the U.S. for military exercises with South Korea, claiming it escalates tensions and prepares for an attack. This statement follows the…
South Korea's Efforts to Alleviate Fears Over U.S. Plan to Transfer 3,600 Troops from the Korean Peninsula
South Korea is working to calm concerns over the U.S. plan to withdraw 3,600 troops from the Korean Peninsula to Iraq. Both U.S. and South…
China: The First Meeting of the Six-Party Working Group Achieved Its Expected Goals
China announced that the first meeting of the six-party working group on North Korea's nuclear program was successful. South Korea hopes for another round of…
Roh Moo-hyun, President of South Korea, Apologizes to His Nation
Roh Moo-hyun, the President of South Korea, has apologized to his nation after the Supreme Court upheld his position following impeachment proceedings. He pledged to…
Supporters of South Korean President Celebrate His Retention
Supporters of South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun celebrated his return to office after the Constitutional Court rejected his impeachment. This event follows a tumultuous political…
Iraq's U-23 Football Team Qualifies for the Olympics
Iraq's U-23 football team qualified for the 2004 Athens Olympics by defeating Saudi Arabia 3-1, securing the last Asian spot. The victory sparked celebrations in…
North Korea Unwilling to Withdraw Its Demands - 2004-05-12
The first meeting of the six-party talks regarding North Korea's nuclear crisis did not resolve key disagreements. North Korea remains firm on its demands for…
Clashes Between Muslims and Christians Continue in Northern Nigeria - 2004-05-12
Clashes between Muslims and Christians in Kano, Nigeria, have escalated, resulting in over 25 deaths. The violence is a response to previous attacks on Muslim…
Iran's U23 National Team Stopped by South Korea with a Single Goal
Iran's U23 football team lost to South Korea 1-0 in the final match of the Olympic qualifying tournament, resulting in South Korea's qualification for the…
Further Delay in the Deployment of South Korean Soldiers to Iraq - 2004-05-06
South Korea is delaying the deployment of over 3,000 soldiers to Iraq due to lack of response from local leaders and rising public opposition linked…
South Korea's Proposal to Prevent Maritime Clashes with North Korea - 2004-05-05
South Korea has proposed political negotiations to prevent maritime clashes with North Korea, particularly during the fishing season. The proposal was made during cabinet discussions…
High-Level South Korean Delegation Visits Pyongyang - 2004-05-04
A South Korean delegation is in Pyongyang to urge North Korea to soften its nuclear stance ahead of upcoming six-party talks. The visit is led…
Iran's Olympic Football Team Misses Qualification for Athens
Iran's Olympic football team has been eliminated from qualifying for the Athens Olympics after South Korea defeated China 2-0. This result confirmed South Korea's place…