September 2003
North Korea: The US-South Korea Pact Hinders Crisis Resolution
North Korea has criticized the US-South Korea defense treaty as a barrier to resolving its nuclear crisis. The treaty, which has been in place for…
IAEA's Request to North Korea
The IAEA has urged North Korea to cease its nuclear weapons program and allow international inspections. This request comes from a meeting of 137 member…
White House Assessment of Twenty-Three Countries Essential in Drug Production and Consumption - 2003-09-16
President Bush criticized Burma and Haiti for their lack of commitment to fighting drug trafficking in a White House report that identified twenty-three key countries…
Disruption of International Food Shipments to North Korea - 2003-09-16
North Korea blames the U.S. and Japan for hindering international food shipments due to political pressures, leading to delays or cuts in aid. The U.S.…
North Korea Agrees to Second Round of Multilateral Talks on Its Nuclear Program - 2003-09-12
North Korea has agreed to a second round of multilateral talks concerning its nuclear program, as reported by Japanese media. The decision follows previous negotiations…
Russia: We Will Hold Preliminary Talks with North and South Korea
Russia is set to conduct preliminary negotiations with North and South Korea this week in Moscow, in preparation for a six-nation summit on North Korea's…
US Readiness to Provide More Security Guarantees for North Korea - 2003-09-06
The US is willing to discuss additional security guarantees for North Korea, contingent on North Korea's commitment to halt its nuclear weapons program. Colin Powell…
The United States Seeks Ways to Guarantee Security for North Korea
The U.S. is attempting to find ways to ensure North Korea's security, contingent on North Korea taking steps to address its nuclear weapons program. Colin…
Mass Gatherings in North Korea in Support of the Government - 2003-09-05
North Korea organized mass gatherings to show public support for its government in light of tensions with the U.S. over its nuclear program. Officials claim…
U.S. Secretary of State: U.S.-China Relations at Their Best
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell highlighted the strong state of U.S.-China relations, marking improvements since the early Bush administration. He emphasized China's role in…
South Korea: North Korea Willing to Continue Negotiations - 2003-09-04
A South Korean official claims that North Korea's nuclear threats suggest a willingness to engage in further negotiations about its nuclear program. The North Korean…
The U.S. States It Does Not Intend to Change Its Policy Toward North Korea - 2003-09-02
The U.S. is maintaining its current policy towards North Korea, focusing on multilateral diplomacy to persuade it to abandon its nuclear weapons program. North Korea…