August 2003
Yoon Young-hwan Warns North Korea About Its Nuclear Program - 2003-08-31
South Korean Foreign Minister Yoon Young-hwan has warned North Korea about the risks of further nuclear development, which could lead to increased international isolation. This…
Third Day of Official Multilateral Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program Begins - 2003-08-29
The third and final round of multilateral talks on North Korea's nuclear program has commenced, with North Korea threatening to declare itself a nuclear power…
Mohammad ElBaradei: North Korea Uses Its Nuclear Program for Intimidation and Extortion - 2003-08-29
Mohammad ElBaradei criticized North Korea for using its nuclear program as a means of intimidation and extortion during six-party talks in Beijing. The discussions ended…
Diplomats from Five Countries Gradually Arrive in Beijing for Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program - 2003-08-25
Diplomats from South Korea, Japan, Russia, and the U.S. have arrived in Beijing for talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions. However, expectations for a successful…
Opposition Sentiments Against North Korea Gradually Emerge in Japan and South Korea
Opposition to North Korea is rising in Japan and South Korea as six-party talks on its nuclear program approach. A protest at the World Student…
North Korea Says It Will Not Abandon Its Nuclear Program
North Korea has declared it will maintain its nuclear program until the U.S. alters its hostile stance. This statement comes ahead of six-party talks in…
Japanese Prime Minister Expresses Regret for World War II - 2003-08-15
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi expressed regret for the suffering caused by Japan during World War II at a memorial ceremony. The event was marked…
North Korea Calls for Mutual Non-Aggression Treaty with the U.S.
North Korea is demanding a mutual non-aggression treaty with the U.S. to resolve its nuclear program crisis. This statement comes ahead of a scheduled meeting…
Russia Proposes a Multilateral Security Agreement with Pyongyang
Russia has proposed a multilateral security agreement with North Korea to address the nuclear crisis. This was announced by Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Losyukov during…
Russian Official: Future Six-Party Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Program Will Be Difficult
A Russian official has indicated that the upcoming six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program will face challenges, despite some positive signs from Pyongyang. The…
Preliminary Negotiations Between Russia, North Korea, and South Korea - 2003-08-11
Russia is set to hold preliminary negotiations with North and South Korea regarding North Korea's nuclear program. This is part of a broader effort to…
Washington Will Not Sign Non-Aggression Pact with North Korea - 2003-08-07
The U.S. has decided not to sign a non-aggression pact with North Korea, as stated by Secretary of State Colin Powell. Instead, the U.S. may…
White House: President Bush Decides, Not North Korea - 2003-08-05
The White House emphasized that President Bush will make decisions regarding U.S. participation in nuclear negotiations with North Korea, following North Korea's objection to John…
South Korean President: North Korea is exaggerating about its nuclear bomb
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun expressed skepticism about North Korea's claims of nearing nuclear weapon development during a U.S. television interview. He highlighted the technological…
Colin Powell: The U.S. Seeks a Diplomatic Solution for the North Korean Crisis - 2003-08-03
Colin Powell emphasized the U.S. commitment to finding a diplomatic resolution to the North Korean nuclear crisis, distancing from the notion that the North Korean…