September 2002
South Korea Welcomes the Dispatch of a U.S. Envoy to North Korea - 2002-09-27
South Korea has expressed support for the U.S. decision to send an envoy to North Korea to resume talks that were suspended nearly two years…
First Talks with North Korea After Two Years - 2002-09-26
The U.S. is set to resume security talks with North Korea after a two-year break, a move welcomed by China and South Korea. This development…
Leaders of 25 Asian and European Countries Fail to Reach Agreement on Iraq - 2002-09-24
Leaders from 25 Asian and European nations met in Copenhagen but failed to agree on a strategy regarding Iraq and Saddam Hussein. They also discussed…
European and Asian Leaders Welcome the End of North Korea's Isolation - 2002-09-23
Leaders from Europe and Asia expressed strong support for North Korea's steps towards ending its long-standing political isolation. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and South…
The Plan to Establish Communication Routes Between the Two Koreas Revived
North and South Korea have revived a long-stalled plan to build communication routes between them, marking a significant step towards improved relations. The event was…
Military Officials of Both Koreas Engaged in Talks Following Warming Relations - 2002-09-15
Military officials from North and South Korea are in talks to rebuild roads and a railway, signaling improved relations. Families separated during the Korean War…
Mine Clearance in the Demilitarized Zone Between North and South Korea - 2002-09-15
North and South Korea have reached an agreement to clear mines in the demilitarized zone to restore transportation links. This development is seen as a…
Hundreds of Elderly from Two Koreas Reunite with Their Relatives in a 5-Day Meeting - 2002-09-14
Hundreds of elderly individuals from North and South Korea reunited with their relatives for the first time in over 50 years during a 5-day meeting.…
Discussions and Meetings Between the People of the Two Koreas - 2002-09-14
North and South Korea are in talks to reconnect their railways and roads, which have been closed for over 50 years since the Korean War.…
Reunion After Fifty Years - 2002-09-13
Hundreds of elderly family members from North and South Korea are reuniting after 50 years of separation for a five-day event in North Korea. This…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in Incheon, South Korea - 2002-09-12
36 North Korean refugees arrived in South Korea after seeking refuge in foreign embassies in China. This marks the largest single-day arrival of North Korean…
South Korean President Urges the U.S. and North Korea to Resolve Their Differences
The South Korean President has called for the U.S. and North Korea to settle their disputes to ensure peace in the region. He highlighted the…
South Korea, the United States, and Japan Pursue a Joint Strategy Regarding North Korea - 2002-09-07
High-ranking officials from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are meeting to formulate a joint strategy towards North Korea, focusing on an upcoming visit by…
Meeting of American, Japanese, and South Korean Officials - 2002-09-06
Officials from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea are convening in Seoul to align their strategies towards North Korea, marking a significant diplomatic effort amidst…
Chinese Police Surround German School in Beijing
Chinese police have surrounded a German school in Beijing where North Korean citizens are seeking asylum. This incident highlights China's strict measures against asylum seekers…
UN Command Meets with North Korean Officials - 2002-09-04
The UN Command, led by the U.S., met with North Korean officials to discuss reopening closed routes between North and South Korea, following an agreement…
Police Prevent Entry of 12 North Korean Nationals into Ecuadorian Embassy in Beijing
Chinese police stopped 12 North Korean asylum seekers from entering the Ecuadorian embassy in Beijing, resulting in injuries and arrests. The incident highlights China's crackdown…
North Korean Citizens Surrounded by Chinese Police
Fifteen North Korean citizens seeking asylum in South Korea are surrounded by Chinese police at a German embassy-run school in Beijing. This incident highlights the…