July 2004
Asian Cup: Iran Advances to Semi-Finals with Dominant Performance
Iran's national football team defeated South Korea 4-3 in a thrilling match to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. Ali Karimi scored three…
AFC Asian Cup; Bahrain and China in the Semifinals - 2004-07-30
Bahrain's national football team has reached the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time after defeating Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout. They…
AFC Asian Cup: Iran National Football Team Leaves Chongqing
The Iran national football team has departed from Chongqing to Jinan for their quarter-final match against South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup. This match…
A High-Ranking North Korean Official to Make a Rare Visit to the U.S. Next Month - 2004-07-29
A high-ranking North Korean official, Ri Gun, is scheduled to visit the U.S. next month for an international conference. This visit is significant as it…
Asian Football Cup; Iran Advances to Quarterfinals
The Iranian national football team has reached the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Championship after a goalless draw against Japan. Despite missing key defensive players…
AFC Asian Cup: Jordan and South Korea Reach Quarterfinals - 2004-07-27
Jordan and South Korea have advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup. Jordan, making its debut in the tournament, drew with the UAE,…
Transfer of 8,000 American Soldiers from Near Seoul to a Location in Southern South Korea - 2004-07-24
The U.S. and South Korea have finalized an agreement to transfer 8,000 American soldiers from near Seoul to Pyeongtaek in southern South Korea by December…
AFC Asian Cup; Kuwait's Victory Over the UAE - 2004-07-19
Kuwait defeated the UAE 3-1 in the AFC Asian Cup, securing the top position in Group B. This match showcased Kuwait's strong performance, while the…
United Nations Releases Annual Human Development Report - 2004-07-15
The United Nations has released its annual Human Development Report, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies for minority groups in achieving stability. Norway ranks highest…
North Korea to Send at Least 27 Athletes to Athens Olympics
North Korea plans to send at least 27 athletes to the Athens Olympics, competing in various sports. The North and South Korean teams will march…
Threat by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Militants to Execute Two Bulgarian Hostages in Iraq - 2004-07-09
Militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi threatened to execute two Bulgarian hostages unless the U.S. military releases all Iraqi prisoners. This group has a history…
Metro Workers in Several South Korean Cities Threaten to Strike
Metro workers in South Korea are planning to strike starting July 21 due to disputes over working conditions and demands for a shorter workweek. The…
Moscow's Readiness to Help Resolve North and South Korea Disputes Peacefully - 2004-07-05
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Moscow's willingness to mediate between North and South Korea to resolve their disputes peacefully during his visit to Pyongyang.…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with Shahrokh Meshkin - 2004-07-05
Nasrin Mahdavi interviewed Shahrokh Meshkin during the International Conference of the Foundation for Women's Studies in Iran in Berlin. The conference focused on women's issues…
Seoul's Request to North Korea: Improvement of Special Military Telephone Line Between the Two Countries
Seoul is requesting North Korea to improve a special military communication line that has been largely inactive since its establishment. This request will be discussed…