June 2004
Family of Korean Victim Criticizes Seoul Government
The family of a South Korean man murdered by militants in Iraq has criticized the Seoul government for its handling of the situation. They plan…
Zarqawi-Linked Group Calls on Turkish People to Protest Against President Bush - 2004-06-26
A group linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has threatened to kill three Turkish hostages in Iraq unless Turkish companies withdraw from the country. They also…
Body of South Korean Hostage Returned to Hometown
The body of Kim Sung-il, a South Korean hostage beheaded by militants in Iraq, has been returned to Busan for burial. The incident has raised…
South Koreans Light Candles in Memory of Kim Sun-il
South Koreans mourned the death of Kim Sun-il, a citizen killed by kidnappers in Iraq, by lighting candles and protesting against troop deployment to Iraq.…
South Korean Public Protests Government's Plan to Send More Troops to Iraq - 2004-06-23
South Koreans are protesting the government's decision to send more troops to Iraq following the death of a fellow citizen at the hands of militants.…
South Korea Still Plans to Deploy 3,000 More Troops to Iraq in August - 2004-06-23
South Korea plans to send an additional 3,000 troops to Iraq despite the recent beheading of a South Korean citizen, Kim Sun-il, by terrorists. This…
Militants Behead South Korean Hostage Kim Sun-il
Militants beheaded South Korean hostage Kim Sun-il after South Korea refused to withdraw its planned troop deployment to Iraq. This incident highlights the dangers faced…
Deadline for Execution of South Korean Hostage in Iraq Extended - 2004-06-22
The deadline for the execution of a South Korean hostage in Iraq has been extended as negotiations continue. The hostage-takers, linked to a prominent terrorist…
South Korea: We Will Take Any Diplomatic Actions for the Release of Kim Sun-il
South Korea is facing a hostage crisis as Kim Sun-il, a South Korean businessman, has been taken by Iraqi militants who threaten to kill him…
South Korean Doctors in Iraq Halt Treatment of Iraqis
South Korean doctors in Iraq have ceased treatment for Iraqis following the abduction of a fellow Korean. This decision stems from safety concerns and a…
Iraqi Kidnappers Hold a South Korean Man and Several Other Foreigners Hostage - 2004-06-21
Iraqi kidnappers are holding a South Korean man and other foreigners hostage, threatening to kill him if South Korea does not cancel its troop deployment…
Iraqi Group: If South Korea Does Not Withdraw Its Forces, the Hostage Will Be Beheaded - 2004-06-21
An Iraqi group has threatened to behead a South Korean hostage if South Korea does not withdraw its troops from Iraq within 24 hours. The…
North and South Korean Warships Broadcast Radio Messages for the First Time
North and South Korean warships have initiated radio communications to prevent conflicts in their disputed waters. This development follows recent military negotiations aimed at improving…
U.S. Government Expresses Concerns Over North Korea's Nuclear Program - 2004-06-11
The U.S. government, represented by Secretary of State Colin Powell, has expressed concerns about North Korea's nuclear program during discussions with China. Deputy Secretary of…
New Round of Six-Party Talks Likely to Begin Before End of June
A new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program is expected to start before the end of June, with a tentative date set…
Negotiations on the Relocation of U.S. Forces in South Korea End Without Agreement - 2004-06-08
Negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea regarding the relocation of American troops ended without an agreement. While some issues were discussed, key points, including…
The United States Will Withdraw One Third of Its Forces from South Korea by the End of Next Year
The U.S. is set to withdraw one third of its military forces from South Korea by the end of next year, amounting to 12,500 troops.…
The Olympic Torch Relay for Athens Continues - 2004-06-07
The Olympic torch relay for the Athens 2004 Olympics is ongoing, with the torch recently moved from Tokyo to Seoul. It will be carried by…
The U.S. Plans to Withdraw One Third of Its Troops from South Korea by the End of Next Year
The U.S. plans to withdraw one third of its troops from South Korea by the end of next year, marking the first significant reduction in…
North and South Korea Agree to Reduce Tensions Along Their Borders - 2004-06-04
North and South Korea have reached an agreement to reduce military tensions along their borders by dismantling propaganda tools and standardizing communication systems on naval…
Measures to Reduce Military Tensions at the North and South Korean Borders
North and South Korea have agreed to measures aimed at reducing military tensions, including a direct communication line and agreements on radio communications and illegal…
National Volleyball Team Coach: This is the Current Level of Iranian Volleyball
Park Ki-won, the head coach of Iran's national volleyball team, discussed the current level of Iranian volleyball, highlighting the team's strong performance in the Olympic…
Kamal Kharrazi: Iran Has Never Received Nuclear Technology from North Korea - 2004-06-01
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, denied that Iran has received nuclear technology from North Korea during his visit to South Korea. He asserted that Iran…