July 2002
South Korea's Prime Minister Nominee Rejected by Parliament - 2002-07-31
The South Korean parliament rejected the nomination of Chung Sung, the first woman nominated for prime minister, with 142 votes against and 100 in favor.…
U.S. Welcomes Recent Statement from North Korea - 2002-07-27
The U.S. has expressed approval of a recent statement from North Korea indicating a desire to resume talks. Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State,…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Shahrokh Haghighi - 2002-07-23
The Voice of America conducted an interview with Dr. Shahrokh Haghighi, a philosophy professor, discussing the themes of tradition, modernity, and post-modernity. This conversation highlights…
Resumption of Flights Between North and South Korea - 2002-07-20
North and South Korea have resumed direct flights after a previous suspension due to naval clashes. The flights will facilitate the construction of a nuclear…
Ms. Kawaguchi's Visit to Seoul Ends on Monday.
Yuriko Kawaguchi, Japan's Foreign Minister, is concluding her visit to Seoul, where she discussed cooperation with South Korea on engaging North Korea. Both countries emphasized…
South Korean President Appoints 7 New Ministers
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has appointed 7 new ministers, including the first woman in the cabinet, amid criticism of the former Defense Minister following…
South Korean President Reshuffles Cabinet - 2002-07-11
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has reshuffled his cabinet in response to recent tensions with North Korea and upcoming elections. Key changes include the dismissal…
Possibility of War Between North Korea and South Korea - 2002-07-09
North Korea has issued a warning to South Korea regarding the retrieval of a sunken warship, threatening war if it occurs without prior notification. This…
A Senior Japanese Diplomat Heads to Washington
A senior Japanese diplomat is traveling to Washington to align U.S. and Japanese strategies regarding North Korea, following the U.S.'s silence on a dialogue proposal.…
North Korea Calls for Dialogue and Cooperation with South Korea
North Korea has called for dialogue and cooperation with South Korea following a deadly maritime clash. This statement coincides with the 30th anniversary of a…
No Resumption of Talks Between the U.S. and North Korea - 2002-07-03
The U.S. has canceled plans for talks with North Korea following a deadly naval clash that resulted in casualties on both sides. The incident has…
Writings and Poems: Several Pieces of Poetry in Silence of a Friend - 2002-07-02
The article features a collection of poignant poems reflecting on themes of time, love, and loss, presented in memory of a friend. Various poets, including…
South Korea Demands Apology from North Korea - 2002-07-02
A deadly maritime clash occurred between South and North Korea, leading South Korea to demand an apology from the North. President Kim Dae-jung warned of…